Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 62

Stainless Steel and Gold, Ref. 16233 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative ChronometerOfficially Certified?, caseNo. R961764, Ref. 16233. Sold onMay 12th, 1992. 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 Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp. Accompanied by fitted box, guarantee (now void) and booklets. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, reeded yellow gold bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satiné grey, ?Stripes? decoration with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals, aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 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. Approx overall length 175 mm.