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Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

New York, Dec 01, 2004

LOT 278

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18248. Produced in the 1990s. Fine, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with bark-finished bezel and an 18K yellow gold bark-finished President bracelet with concealed clasp.

USD 4,000 - 5,000

EUR 3,000 - 4,000

Sold: USD 7,820

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bark-finished bezel, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Onyx with 10 yellow gold round "bezel-set" diamond indexes, apertures for the days of the weekand the date. Tritium coated yellow gold "bâton" hands.M. Cal. 3155, rhodium plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, straight line lever escapement, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01