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1936 Rolex Stainless Steel


A 1936 stainless steel Rolex wristwatch. A 'cushion' style case with elegant curves and champfered edges. An off white dial with and outer minute track following the lines of the case. Case inner marked 'Rolex 25 Records Universels' and stamped with SAR and RM logos. A 15 jewel manual wind Rolex Prima mechanism. Case back stamped with serial number and case reference 2008. The watch bears an engraving of 'AHB 1936' to the case back.
This watch reputedly belonged to Alfred Hamilton Barr JR, the first director of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. It was given to him as a birthday present from Mrs Simon Guggenheim on the opening of a New York exhibition of 'Cubism & Abstract Art' in 1936.
Case width 28mm
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Tel : 0117 9565281
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This watch reputedly belonged to Alfred Hamilton Barr JR, the first director of The Museum of Modern Art, New York. It was given to him as a birthday present from Mrs Simon Guggenheim on the opening of a New York exhibition of 'Cubism & Abstract Art' in 1936.
Case width 28mm
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique and Vintage Watches
Date 1936
George VI Antiques Material Stainless Steel
Maker Rolex
Item code as579a1304
Status Sold
£2150.00 
$2742.76 
€2513.35 

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Conversion rates as of 8/APR/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
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