Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009

LOT 237

Ref. 116203, "Datejust ? Diamond Dial" Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case No. D863728, Ref. 116203. Made in 2002. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with date, mother of pearl and diamond-set dial and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, domed polished gold bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Mother of pearl with applied gold-rimmed round diamond indexes, outer reserve engraved with the Rolex monogram, 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 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.