Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong - Kong, Oct 09, 2010

LOT 255

Rolex Ref. 16013, Steel and Gold Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified?, case no. R779681, Ref. 16013/16000. Made in 1987. 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. Accompanied by a Rolex service guarantee dated May 2007.

HKD 10,000 - 15,000

USD 1,300 - 2,000 / EUR 1,000 - 1,500

Sold: HKD 18,750

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and gold crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black, applied yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

This lot has two reference numbers: 16013 on the body, referring to the watch's specific characteristics, and 16000 in the case back, indicating the series of references to which it belongs. The case bodies and backs were interchangeable at the factory.