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Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 388

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Ref. 16000. Produced for the Saudi Arabian Armed Forces, from 1977 to 1988. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with a fabric bracelet.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

EUR 2,400 - 3,100 / USD 2,100 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,910

C. three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, ridged and revolving yellow gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. brushed silver with applied steel and black indexes, outer tritium dots, above the 6, the Saudi Arabian emblem with a blason, the crossed swords, the laurel and royal crowns, aperture for the date. "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original