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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 147

Precision Timekeeper with 3 ComplicationsRolex Oyster Perpetual, "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18200. Produced in the 1980's.Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date with an 18K brushed and polished yellow gold President bracelet.

CHF 9,000 - 11,000

USD 5,600 - 6,800

Sold: CHF 10,350

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, ridged bezel, engraved screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D.brushed gold with applied yellow gold indexes and tritium dots, apertures for the day and the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 3155, rhodium-plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 31 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring. Engraved on the back:"1940-1990".Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, p. 277.