The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 230

Ref. 68273, Stainless Steel and Gold ?Datejust? Rolex,?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, Ref. 68273/68000. Case No L791776. Made in 1989. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold lady's wristwatch with a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void).

CHF 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,000 - 3,200 / USD 2,400 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 6,490

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with applied faceted yellow gold bâton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 29 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, selfcompensating free-sprung flat balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The present lot bears two reference numbers, 68273 on the body of the watch, which refers to the specific characteristics of this watch and ref 68000 in the case back, which refers to the series of references to which this watch belongs. The case bodies and backs were interchangeable at the factory. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 256.