ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH Anti-Magnetic...

ROLEX. A RARE STAINLESS STEEL MANUAL WIND CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
Model: Anti-Magnetic Chronograph
Reference: 2508
Date: c. 1937
Movement: 17-jewel manual wind
Dial: Silvered
Case: Round, snap on case back, No. 418292
Strap/Bracelet: Brown leather
Buckle/Clasp: Stainless steel buckle, signed
Signed: Case, dial, and movement
Size: 35mm
Accompaniments: None
The Rolex Reference 2508 was in production in the 1930s and 40s and represents a quintessential pre-Oyster case Rolex chronograph. There are multiple variations of dials for the reference, and two types of cases, one with oval pushers and one rectangular.

The present example features the later rectangular pushers and smaller 35mm diameter, and retains a lovely aged silver dial with varicolored scales and is a lovely example of an early Rolex sports watch.