Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
LOT 191
Rolex - ref. 68278 - Gold Datejust Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? case No. 9354275, Ref. 68278. Made circa 1987. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
USD 2,500 - 3,500
CHF 2,500 - 3,500 / EUR 1,800 - 2,500
Sold: USD 5,000
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |