270 lots

LOT 1

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Wall Display Clock Circa 2002. Hardened foam wall clock. To be sold without reserve

C. Hardened foam painted gold with a ridged bezel resembling a Rolex Datejust. D. White, applied baton indexes. Baton hands. M. Kienzle quartz movement. Dial signed Rolex, movement signed Kienzle. Diam. 36 cms.

Grading System: A

USD 200 - 300

EUR 130 - 200

Sold: USD 1,140

LOT 2

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Large Wall Display Clock Rolex, circa 1990. Large heavy and very rare brass light wall clock

C. Brass with bezel resembling a datejust. D. White, opaque glass applied gold baton indexes. Baton hands. M. Quartz movement with fast/slow adjustment, electric plug for inner light Diam. 60 cm, depth 16 cm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,400 - 5,400

Sold: USD 8,400

LOT 3

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Large Wall Display Clock Made for Rolex circa 1970. Center-second electric advertising clock

C. Circular black metal. D. White, black painted baton indexes. Epee hands. M. Electric. Dial signed Rolex. Diam. 52 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,400

LOT 4

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Time to the Second Rolex, ?Time to the Second?, No. 1075, Ref. 455. Made circa 1985. Gilt-metal shop timepiece with dead center seconds and date.

C. Cylindrical, base set at an angle, gilt, fluted sides. D. Painted various shades of brown simulating wood, gilt circular, baton and triangular indexes with luminous centers, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date at 3. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Quartz standardization. Dial and movement signed. Diam. 12 cm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,200

LOT 5

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Advertising Frame Rolex, circa 1950. A very rare Rolex advertising picture frame.

Rectangular, green brass surrounded by a rope pattern, surmounted by a shield surrounded by a brass crown logo. Wooden back stamped with number 213. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 6

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Advertising Frame Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex advertising frame.

Brass and green enamel frame mounted on a brass foot, surmounted by a Rolex crown. Wooden back numbered 264. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 3,120

LOT 7

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Display Miror Rolex, circa 1960.

Tonneau shaped brass and green enamel, surmounted by a Rolex crown. Wooden back numbered 304. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 8

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Display Miror Rolex, circa 1990.

Rectangular, brass, black and white plastic panels mounted on a swivel base. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,400

LOT 9

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Promotional Ashtrays Rolex, circa 1950. An extremely rare pair of brass Rolex Ashtrays.

Gilt brass, partially painted in soft green enamel centered by a Rolex crown. Numbered 295. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,680

LOT 10

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Grading System: AAA

USD 500 - 800

EUR 350 - 550

Sold: USD 3,360

LOT 11

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Table Loupe Rolex, circa 1990. Accompanied by the original fitted case.

Brass and glass table loupe. Dim. 8x7 cm. In very good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 400 - 700

EUR 250 - 450

Sold: USD 840

LOT 12

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Letter holder and mouse pads Made for Rolex, circa 1990.

Marble with three dividers for documents and letters. Four green mouse pads with Rolex logo. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 700 - 1,200

EUR 450 - 800

Sold: USD 660

LOT 13

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Watch Display Briefcase Rolex, circa 1970.

Leather case Ref. 317.04.2, with zipper and two inside trays, Ref. 318.15.02. Designed to hold a total of 30 wristwatches. Dim. 33 x 45 cm. Thickness 12 cm. In very good condition

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 6,000

LOT 14

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Attaché Cases Made in the 1980 - 1990.

Very fine brown leather with tan stitching, handle and a brass latch and green canvas ?porte-documents?. Dim. 38 x 29 cm. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 300 - 500

EUR 200 - 350

Sold: USD 1,440

LOT 15

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Various Presentation Trays Circa 1970-80. To be sold without reserve

Two Ref. 435 wooden frame trays with brass corners, one with blue ?Cellini? and one with brown ?Rolex? felt insert. One foldable tray with green felt. In good condition

Grading System: AA

USD 800 - 1,200

EUR 550 - 800

Sold: USD 2,160

LOT 16

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Made for Rolex, circa 2000. To be sold without reserve

A rare set comprised of a golf bag cover, 2 advertising banners, golf pins and six divot tools with ball markers. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 840

LOT 17

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Keys For Oyster Cases Rolex Tools. Made in the 1940s.

Rolex, set of 4 hand wrenches, No. 1: 28.3 & 29.5 mm, No. 2: 22.5 & 26.5 mm, No. 3: 26.5 mm, No. 4: 20.2 mm. Rolex case holder, mountable on a desk or workbench, mounting bolts included. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 600 - 1,000

EUR 400 - 650

Sold: USD 900

LOT 18

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Letter Opener and Paperweight Rolex, circa 1980. A rare set comprising a large stainless steel letter opener and a paper weight.

Stainless steel letter opener accompanied by its original faux leather case and outer box. Molded glass paperweight signed Rolex, Pearl of the Orient. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,400 - 1,800

EUR 900 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,320

LOT 19

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Promotional Perfume and Wallet Rolex, circa 1980-1990. A set of Rolex perfume and wallet.

A Rolex ?Perpetually Yours? perfume bottle in a wooden outer case with stitched Rolex logo. Accompanied by its original fitted case. Green wallet with money clip and credit card slots. Accompanied by its protective pouch and outer box. Case, bottle and box signed. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 300 - 500

EUR 200 - 350

Sold: USD 300

LOT 20

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Commemorative Coin ?Hans Wilsdorf? Commemorative fine gold coin, mounted in a leather folder inscribed: Hans Wilsdorf, founder of Montres Rolex S.A., 1881?1981.

This coin was minted for Rolex to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hans Wilsdorf. The coin features a portrait of Hans Wilsdorf and the inscription: Hans Wilsdorf - 22 III 1881 - 6 VII 1960. Included are a dedication to Hans Wilsdorf, writing pad, pencil, a 14K yellow gold tie tack and a watch cleaning cloth with the Rolex ?Jubilee? design. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 2,100

LOT 21

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Window Display. Made in the 1930s. Wooden display with moving parts to demonstrate the function of the Rolex ?Rotor Self-Winding Mechanism.?

Custom-made display, the elephant?s head nodding up and down, moving the hinged letter ?R? which bears a Rolex self-winding rotor in the upper opening, thus simulating the motion of a person?s wrist. Simultaneously an Oyster case, mounted in the ?E,? is rotating slightly. All moving parts are driven by an electrical pendulum with a mercury switch (110 V) mounted in the back. Dim. 66 x 42 cm. Depth 14 cm. In good overall working condition

Grading System: AA

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,400

Sold: USD 12,000

LOT 22

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Explorers Club Medallion Awarded in 1998 . A sterling silver medallion awarded to Rolex Watch USA Inc.

Engraved on the front with the Explorer?s club emblem. Engraved on the back ?Patron Of Exploration, Rolex Watch USA, Inc. 1998?. In very good condition

Grading System: AA

USD 700 - 1,000

EUR 450 - 650

LOT 23

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

LOT 24

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Yellow Gold Single Button Chronograph Rolex, Genève, Chronograph Precision, Ref. 3068. Made circa 1950. Very fine and extremely rare, 18K yellow gold pocket watch with co-axial button chronograph, register and tachometer.

C. Two-body, ?bassine,? polished, gilt metal screwed-down cuvette. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute and 1/5th second divisions with Arabic five minute/ second markers, outermost blue tachometer scale, subsidiary dials for the seconds at 6 and the 30-minute register at 12. Yellow gold baton hands. M. 17???, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 48 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 10,800

LOT 25

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

VadeMecum Jubile Rolex Rolex, VadeMecum Jubile No 281/500. Circa 1950. A rare set of 4 small books written by Hans Wilsdorf and various authors, printed in a limited run of 500 pieces.

Comprised of four volumes entitled : - D?Etape en Etape - Le developpement de la chronometrie de petit format - Comment la montre étanche fut créée - Histoire de la montre automatique In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 600 - 1,000

EUR 400 - 650

Sold: USD 660

LOT 26

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

LOT 27

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Display Miror Rolex, circa 1990.

Rectangular, brass, black plastic panels mounted on a swivel base. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 250 - 350

EUR 170 - 230

Sold: USD 1,020

LOT 28

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Promotional Ashtrays Made for Rolex, circa 1970 - 1980. A set of two ashtrays both Ref. RMA-210

One green and one black marble ashtrays with Rolex logos. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 200 - 400

EUR 130 - 270

Sold: USD 960

LOT 29

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Retailer?s Door Handles Made for Rolex circa 1950. A very rare and unusual set of front and back door handles.

Heavy brass with green enamel back panels on which brass Rolex crowns have been applied. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 7,800

LOT 30

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dial Display Case Rolex Acrylic ?Display Case.? Made in the 1970s.

Display case for 6 various size loose bezels and or dials. Slide-out top for easy access, slightly slanted, used for show cases. Accompanied by 4 dials for various Rolex Datejusts. Dim. 110 x 145 mm. Thickness 35 to 23 mm (slanted). In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 300 - 600

EUR 200 - 400

Sold: USD 2,640

LOT 31

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

A collection of original Rolex catalogues from 1970-1980.

Comprised of the Oyster catalogue from 1973 describing the cases, calibers, crowns, tubes and keys, Rolex master catalogue No. 831 dated 1978, with photographs and descriptions of current models, bracelets, and price list, Rolex master catalogue No. 6663 dated 1980, with current models and price list, 2 extra price lists from 1979 and 1980. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 32

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

A collection of original Rolex catalogues from 1970-1980

Containing information on Rolex and Tudor watches, Spare parts catalogue R4 dated 1971, Oyster catalogue R20 dated 1973, Spare parts catalogue R7 dated 1984, technical manual A dated 1987. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 33

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Sailboat Display Rolex, circa 1970. An extremely rare large Rolex sailboat window display

White painted metal haul with secondary metal sail surmounted by a white and green painted plastic sail. Length 62 cm, height 73 cm. In good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,400 - 5,400

Sold: USD 4,800

LOT 34

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

A collection of 4 window display stands Made in the early 1960s.

One each for the ?GMT-Master? # 320, the ?Submariner? # 347, the ?Datejust? # 334, the ?Lady Datejust? # 364. Made of gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. In good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

LOT 35

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Ship Rolex, circa 1960. A rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ?World?s first waterproof & Selfwinding wrist Chronometer?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 349. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,200

LOT 36

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Swan Rolex, circa 1960. Fine and rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual ?World?s first Self-winding Wrist Chronometer- Guaranteed to a Depth of 165 Feet?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 363. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,800

LOT 37

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Datejust Rolex, circa 1960. A fine and rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Datejust ?Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 358. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,200

LOT 38

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Datejust Rolex, circa 1960. A fine and rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Datejust ?Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 299. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,320

LOT 39

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Day of the Week Rolex, circa 1960. A rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Day-Date ?The Day of the Week Automatic Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Self-winding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 335. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,200 - 1,800

EUR 800 - 1,200

Sold: USD 1,320

LOT 40

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Day of the Week Rolex, circa 1960. A rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Day-Date ?The Day of the Week in Full Calendar Chronometer Self-winding Guaranteed to a Depth of 165 Feet?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 359. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 3,600

LOT 41

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Fish Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex Submariner ?Pressure-Proof to a depth of 660 Feet Under Water !?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 319. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 3,840

LOT 42

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Fish and the Trident Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign

Rolex Submariner ?Pressure-Proof to a depth of 660 Feet Under Water !?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 347. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 4,080

LOT 43

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Two Time Zones Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Correct Time Simultaneously in Two Time-Zones 24-Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Self-winding? Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 388. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,680

LOT 44

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Wing and Tail Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Correct Time Simultaneously in Two Time-Zones 24-Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Self-winding? Gilt brass, partially painted in green and beige soft enamel. Numbered 362. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,920

LOT 45

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Plane Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Exact Time in Two Different Hour-Zones 24- Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 348. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 3,600

LOT 46

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Supersonic Planes Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign.

Rolex GMT-Master ?The Exact Time in Two Different Hour-Zones 24- Hour Hand Revolving Bezel Calendar Chronometer 100% Waterproof Selfwinding?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green and beige soft enamel. Numbered 320. In good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,640

LOT 47

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Tudor Dealer Window Displays Circa 1960-1970. A set of rare Tudor window displays.

Two brass and red enamel displays, one from 1960 with the rose logo, the other from 1970 with the shield logo. Both numbered 249. In very good condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 1,680

LOT 48

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Time To The Second Rolex, Geneva, ?Time To The Second?, No. 1121. Made in the 1960s. Fine desk clock with stop feature in original wooden fitted box.

C. Cylindrical form set at an angle, painted in green soft enamel with black faux-finish, brass base, clock in the center of the cylinder, hinged panel at the base to view the movement. D. Matte silver with applied gilt Roman numerals and indexes, subsidiary seconds dial. Gilt brass dauphine hands. M. Rhodium-plated, battery-powered, 15 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, stop lever protruding at 6 o?clock. Dial, case and box signed. Dim. 13 x 19 cm. Height 9.5 cm.

Grading System: A

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 7,800

LOT 49

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Window Display Platform Rolex, circa 1950. A rare store display platform.

Gilt brass, partially painted in soft green enamel, the main platform covered in a fine mesh cotton. Numbered 340. In good overall condition, with some oxydation

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,560

LOT 50

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

At One with the Sea Rolex, circa 1970. A large and rare window display.

Covered with ultra-suede, surmounted by a copper diver?s helmet to showcase the Submariner and the Sea-Dweller models. In very good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 51

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Window Display Platform Rolex, circa 1950. A rare store display platform.

Gilt brass, partially painted in soft green enamel, the main platform covered in a fine faux velvet. Numbered 355. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 2,040

LOT 52

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex, circa 1960. A very rare Rolex window display sign

Rolex Submariner ?Etanche jusqu?à 200 mètres de Profondeur Automatique Lunette Tournante?. Gilt brass, partially painted in green soft enamel. Numbered 361. In good condition, with some paint loss

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 4,320

LOT 53

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Vacuum Tank, Ref. 124 Made in the 1950s. An extremely rare early apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches, Ref. 124.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The lever creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak. Dim. 19 x 36 cm. In good overall condition, may be in need of service

Grading System: AAA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

Sold: USD 6,240

LOT 54

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Vacuum Tank, Ref. 1000 Made in the 1970s. Apparatus for checking the water-resistance of ?Oyster? watches, Ref. 1000.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The lever creates a vacuum, thus drawing air from the inside of the watch. Escaping air bubbles indicate the exact location of the potential leak. Dim. 24 x 37 cm. In very good condition, may be in need of service

Grading System: AA

USD 1,000 - 1,500

EUR 650 - 1,000

Sold: USD 1,800

LOT 55

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Eazy Oyster Opener Made in the 1950s. Oyster case opener, Ref 1001.

Comprised of a main case-resting tool on which can be laid the 11 casts for the various case sizes. The top part has 5 adaptors for the various case back sizes. Dim. 21 x 20 cm. In very good overall condition

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,880

LOT 56

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex Fathometer Made in the 1960s. Apparatus for checking the depth resistance of "Oyster" watches.

The chamber is filled with distilled water. The rotating wheel on the base allows it to increase the water pressure, re-creating diving conditions. Dim. 25.5 cm x 10.5 cm In very good overall condition, may be in need of service

Grading System:

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,400 - 8,000

LOT 57

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Dealer Window Display Made for Rolex, circa 1990. A fine wood and suede window display representing a violin and its bow.

Wood covered by suede, on the back panel a composition entitled ?1st Violin?. A realistic wood, wire and artificial hair reproduction of a violin and bow. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 500 - 800

EUR 350 - 550

Sold: USD 1,800

LOT 58

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Light Window Display Made for Rolex by Guillaume, circa 1990. A fine and rare light window display.

Coated Aluminum, plastic and plexiglass illuminated by a light in the base, to reveal the Rolex name and crown in a yellow tint. 110V. In good overall condition

Grading System: AA

USD 2,000 - 3,000

EUR 1,300 - 2,000

LOT 59

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Self-Winding Watch Movement Model Rolex. Made in the 1970s. Extremely rare and unusual, stainless steel, brass and Perspex electric working model of a self-winding watch movement.

C. Circular, brushed stainless steel, rectangular base with rake adjustment and gilt block signed Rolex, Perspex cover. M. Electrically driven, brass outer ring, cast plate with steel wheels, Perspex top-plate and rotor, lateral lever escapement with steel escape wheel and Perspex lever, Perspex balance wheel, blued steel balance spring, Uwersi shock absorber, index regulator. Case and movement signed. Dim. 35 cm. high, 31 cm. diameter. In very good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 8,400

LOT 60

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Rolex spare part box, 1930?s.

Comprising of 28 tubes and 6 tins, all with Rolex parts among which 5 oyster crowns and tubes, 4 spring barrels, 3 hairsprings, 1 balance and a set of Rolex hands. In good overall condition

Grading System: AAA

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,000 - 1,700

Sold: USD 3,240

LOT 61

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Large Dealer Display Made for Rolex, circa 1970. A very large and rare outdoor advertising sign.

Made from metal, brass, green and yellow plastic Dim. 205 x 132 x 10.2 cm. In good overall condition, crack in plastic on the letter L.

Grading System:

USD 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,400 - 5,400

Sold: USD 9,600

LOT 62

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

157 Parts of the Finest Self Winding Watch in the World Rolex, circa 1948. An extremely fine and rare window or countertop display.

Perspex base inscribed ?The 157 Parts of the finest Self-Winding Watch in the World? and surmounted by a Perspex cube showing an exploded view of Rolex watch parts. Diam. of base 112 mm, height 130 mm. In very good overall condition

Grading System:

USD 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 3,400 - 5,400

Sold: USD 9,600

LOT 63

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The World Famous Oyster Case Made in the 1980s. Rolex display case for demonstrating the manufacturing process of an ?Oyster? case.

From a solid piece of metal, either steel, gold or platinum, seven stages to make a case frame (top row). Samples of 904 L and 304 L steel. A complete stainless steel Oyster case, Ref 16000. Several winding crowns and case tubes. A model of a Twinlock crown. Three stages to make a case back, six sapphire crystals with nylon rings and one bracelet section. Case dim. 38 x 21 cm, height 5.5 cm. In very good overall condition

Grading System:

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 28,800

LOT 64

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Waterlily Fishbowl Display Rolex, circa 1960. An extremely rare window display.

White and green brass and enamel leaves and flower representing a water lily and dragonfly. In the center, a glass bowl featuring a watch stand surmounted by a Rolex logo and crown and stating on one side ?Exact Time? and on the other ?Heure Exacte?. Numbered 304. In very good overall condition

Grading System:

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,400 - 8,000

Sold: USD 13,200

LOT 65

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

The Trident Fishbowl Display Rolex, circa 1960. An extremely rare window display.

Green and brass enamel, cresecent-shaped, appearing to be pierced by a trident supported by two stylized fish holding a glass fishbowl bearing a plaque with the Rolex name and crown logo and stating on one side ?Heure exacte?. Numbered 313 In very good overall condition

Grading System:

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 23,400

LOT 66

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King, Ref. 5500 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision,? Ref. 5500. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a red seal and a hang tag. Property of Various Owners

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 1,000 - 2,000

EUR 650 - 1,300

Sold: USD 2,880

LOT 67

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King, Ref. 5500, Winn Dixie Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1987. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, dedicated screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Winn Dixie logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 4,800

LOT 68

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King, Ref. 5500, Pan Am Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1968. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Pan Am logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 7,200

LOT 69

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King, Ref. 5500, Adwoc Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1980. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Adwoc logo at six. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,000

LOT 70

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King, Ref. 14000, Domino?s Pizza Logo Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King, Precision?, Ref. 14000. Made in 1998, sold on January 19, 2000. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by its original warranty (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, dedicated screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel. D. Matte silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, Domino?s Pizza logo at 6. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 71

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Air-King-Date, Ref. 5700 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Air-King-Date, Precision?, Ref. 5700/15000. Made in the late 1980s, sold June 1989. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Guarantee Certificate (now void), hang tag and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, back engraved: XEROX 1988, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,700 - 2,300

Sold: USD 4,200

LOT 72

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Oysterdate, Ref. 6694, United Arab Emirate Crest Rolex, ?Oysterdate, Precision?, Ref. 6694. Made in 1986. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, tonneau-shaped stainless steel wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster Bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver, applied gold baton indexes, luminous dots and outer minute/second track, aperture for the date, United Arab Emirate Crest. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 9???1/2, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,400

LOT 73

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Oysterdate, Ref. 6694 United Arab Emirates Rolex, ?Oysterdate, Precision?, Ref. 6694. Made in 1971. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, tonneau-shaped stainless steel wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster Bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver, applied gold baton indexes, luminous dots and outer minute/second track, aperture for the date, United Arab Emirates Crest. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1225, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,400

LOT 74

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Oysterdate, Ref. 6694, United Arab Emirates Air Force Rolex, ?Oysterdate, Precision?, Ref. 6694. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, tonneau-shaped stainless steel wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster Bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by its original warranty (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Silver, applied gold baton indexes, luminous dots and outer minute/second track, aperture for the date, UAE Air Force logo. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1225, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm

Grading System: AAA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 5,640

LOT 75

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Oyster Perpetual Date, Ref. 1530 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 1530. Made in the 1970s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and an integral stainless steel Rolex link bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Two-tone silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

LOT 76

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Wally Herbert?s Oysterquartz Rolex, Genève, ?Oysterquartz Datejust, Ref. 17000?. Made in the late 1970s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with date and integrated, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a service invoice from Rolex, Geneva, dated May 13, 1988 along with correspondence, a copy of a Rolex advertisement, a pamphlet on Wally Herbert, and a letter from Wally Herbert confirming the use of this timepiece on two Arctic Expeditions.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, polished bezel, screwed down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 5035 with quartz standardization, rhodium-plated, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperature, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 12,000

LOT 77

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Stainless Steel and Platinum Yacht-Master, Ref. 16622 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Yacht-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? Ref. 16622. Made in 2002, sold April 23, 2003. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and platinum wristwatch with date and Rolex stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Certificate (now void), anchor and instruction booklet.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, Triplock winding-crown protected by the crown guard, frosted, bi-directional revolving platinum time-lapse bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Platinum with applied luminous white gold round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands, red second hand. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,500 - 7,500

EUR 3,700 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 78

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6285, Enamel Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6285. Made circa 1953. Exceptionally rare and fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with special enamel dial.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, engine-turned bezel with hour divisions. D. Blue and ivory enamel depicting a peacock with applied faceted gold baton and round indexes. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. A.260, 9 3/4???, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 37,200

LOT 79

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Thunderbird, Datejust, Ref. 6609 Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 6609. Made in the 1950s. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex President bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bidirectional revolving reeded and graduated bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodiumplated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 8,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,400

Sold: USD 7,200

LOT 80

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Datejust, Ref. 16264 Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16264. Made in 1997, sold on January 4, 1999. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K white gold wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Warranty Certificate (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, white gold bidirectional revolving reeded and graduated bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Anthracite ?Jubilee? with applied radial white gold Arabic numerals, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,300 - 3,000

Sold: USD 4,080

LOT 81

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Day-Date, Ref 6511, First Generation Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6511. Made in 1956. Very rare and fine, early, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel. D. White with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the day and the date. Luminous yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. 1055, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, free sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 24,000

LOT 82

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Day-Date, Ref. 1803, White Gold Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", Ref. 1803. Made in the late 1950s. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold wristwatch with day and date, and an 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné silver with applied white gold baton indexes and luminous dots, apertures for the days of the week and the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1555, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 14,000

EUR 6,000 - 9,000

Sold: USD 14,400

LOT 83

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Day-Date, Ref. 1803 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 1803. Made in 1964. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original chronometer certificate, booklet, various receipts, an extra bracelet and its original fitted box.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné gold with applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the day of the week and quick-set date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,500 - 10,000

EUR 5,000 - 6,700

Sold: USD 9,600

LOT 84

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Day-Date, Ref. 1803 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 1803. Made in 1966. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original warranty, chronometer certificate, booklet and its original fitted box.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné gold with applied yellow gold baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the day of the week and quick-set date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 9,000 - 12,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

LOT 85

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Platinum Day-Date, Ref. 1802, Sultanate of Oman Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 1802/1804, retailed by Asprey. Made in 1973. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, platinum and diamond wristwatch with day, date and a platinum Rolex President bracelet with concealed clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: Asprey, polished bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Blue with 8 brilliant diamond-set and two baguette-set diamond markers, outer minute/seconds divisions, red imprint of ?Sultan of Oman? crest, apertures for the day of the week and the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 20,000 - 27,000

Sold: USD 36,000

LOT 86

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Day-Date, Ref. 1804, Diamonds Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 1804/1803. Made in 1976. Fine tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond wristwatch with day, date and an 18K white gold Rolex President bracelet with concealed clasp.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with 46 diamonds, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Turquoise with 8 brilliant diamond-set, two baguette-set diamond markers and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, apertures for the day of the week and the date. Luminous white gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 17,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 26,400

LOT 87

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 6098, Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Precision?, Explorer Self-Winding, Ref. 6098. Made in 1953. Fine and extremely rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. White with applied steel Arabic, luminous dart and luminous dot indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 12,000

LOT 88

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

?Pre-Explorer? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Precision?, Ref. 6098, used by Nigel Wace during the Gough Island Scientific Survey 1955-1956. Made in the early 1950s. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: Gough Island Scientific Survey 1955 - 1956. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balancespring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Height 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 12,000

LOT 89

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 6150 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Precision?, Ref. 6150. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex folded Oyster bracelet

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, inclined bezel, concave lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions. Luminous skeleton hands. M. Cal. 775, 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Super-balance balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 15 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 7,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,700

Sold: USD 12,000

LOT 90

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 6350, Explorer, Honeycomb Dial Rolex, Explorer Oyster Perpetual, officially certified chronometer, Ref. 6350. Made in 1953. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black honeycomb with luminous Arabic and baton indexes. Luminous gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System:

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 21,600

LOT 91

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Explorer Gilt Minute Track Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6610. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, gilt outer minute track. Luminous gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,700

LOT 92

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Tropical Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1962. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 8,400

LOT 93

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 5700, Stainless Steel Explorer-Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer-Date, Precision?, Ref. 5700/1500. Made in 1963. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Gray with applied steel baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel épée hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shockabsorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,700 - 2,300

Sold: USD 6,600

LOT 94

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 5500 Stainless Steel Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Precision?, Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1964. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, oeilde- perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: USD 4,800

LOT 95

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1016, Space-Dweller Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Space-Dweller, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1963. Fine and extremely rare center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a recent service invoice and a pouch.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 48,000

LOT 96

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1965, sold on June 18, 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Chronometer Certificate and Guarantee (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 12,000

EUR 4,700 - 8,000

Sold: USD 9,600

LOT 97

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1985, sold in December 1986. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and Guarantee Certificate (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 7,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,700 - 6,700

Sold: USD 9,600

LOT 98

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Bundeswehr Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in 1976, case back engraved for the German Bundeswehr. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a decommission paper dated February 2, 1982 and Rolex correspondence.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, case back engraved with German military numbers. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 28,000 - 34,000

EUR 19,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 45,600

LOT 99

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref 14270, Explorer, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 14270. Made in 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and triangular and bâton indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 24,000

LOT 100

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 14270 "Black Out" Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 14270. Made in the early 1990s. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and certificate (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and triangular and bâton indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 9,000 - 13,000

EUR 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: USD 15,600