Contemporary Limited Edition and Mode...

New York, Grand Havana Room, Jun 22, 2000

LOT 109

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18078, 1980 's. Fine, tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K brushed and "guilloché" white gold President bracelet and deployant clasp.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 6,670

C. three body, solid, brushed, screwed case back and crown, "guilloché" bezel repeating the bracelet decoration, sapphire crystal. D. brushed silver with applied white gold and tritium indexes, aperture for the days of the week and "Cyclope" for the date. "Bâton" white gold hands. M. Cal. 3055, rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 27 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, lever escapement, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 6-37

Slightly oxidized

Re-gilt

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches" New Edition by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, pp. 220 and 221.