Rolex · reference 2849
Bonhams, February 2026
Hammer result
GBP 5,376
about $7,286 at today's rate
Beat the high estimate by 79%The lot
Auction house
Bonhams
Sale
Bonhams 2026-02
Date
25 February 2026
Lot number
30
Reference
2849
Brand
Rolex
Year
1939
Ask against realised
Across 1 dealer listing of reference 2849. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.
What this reference has made at auction
7 confirmed sales, 2006 to 2026
Average realised price per year, 2006 to 2026. Low $3,155, high $9,232.
| Year | Sales | Average | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | $7,286 | $7,286 to $7,286 |
| 2018 | 1 | $6,252 | $6,253 to $6,253 |
| 2013 | 3 | $9,232 | $6,779 to $13,750 |
| 2012 | 1 | $3,155 | $3,155 to $3,155 |
| 2006 | 1 | $7,854 | $7,854 to $7,854 |
Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.
Other sales of this reference
6 shown, most recent first
| Watch | House | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROLEX, LIFESAVER, STEEL A fine and extremely rare, manual wi | Antiquorum | May 2018 | CHF 6,250 ($6,253) |
| Rolex. A Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Wide-Stepped Bezel | Christie's | Dec 2013 | USD 13,750 ($13,750) |
| Rolex. An unusual stainless steel wristwatch with enlarged s | Christie's | Nov 2013 | CHF 6,250 ($6,779) |
| ROLEX REF. 2489 SO CALLED LIFESAVER Rolex, Oyster, Extra Pre | Antiquorum | May 2013 | CHF 6,875 ($7,166) |
| Rolex. An unusual stainless steel manual wind 'lifesaver' wr | Bonhams | May 2012 | GBP 2,000 ($3,155) |
| Ref. 2849, Stainless Steel So-Called 'Lifesaver' Rolex, 'Oys | Antiquorum | May 2006 | CHF 9,440 ($7,854) |
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