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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 298

Ref. 15037, United Arab Emirate Crest Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date?, movement No. 0970891, case No. 6706819, Ref. 15037/15000. Made in 1981. Fine and rare, center seconds, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a 14K yellow gold riveted Oyster bracelet.

CHF 7,000 - 9,000

USD 6,300 - 8,000 / EUR 4,300 - 5,600

Sold: CHF 8,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, faceted bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Satiné gold with United Arab Emirate crest, applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, ?oeil-de-perdrix? decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original