Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 237
Rolex Ref. 15038 Yellow Gold - Date - Buick Logo Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 15038. Made circa 1986. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, Buick emblem engraving on the case back and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,200 - 3,000 / CHF 3,200 - 4,300
Sold: USD 4,440
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, case back engraved with the Buick emblem, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Champagne with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |