Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 54

Steel and Gold Datejust Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. X555702, Ref. 16233. Sold on August 27th, 1994. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and certificate. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted gold bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Silvered, pyramid decoration, with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeilde- perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 175 mm.