Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 89
"Day-Date" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 18038/18000. Produced in the 1980s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,600
Sold: USD 5,290
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, ribbed bezel, crystal with"cyclops" lens. D. Satiné gold with applied yellow gold bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellowgold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 27 jewels, straight line leverescapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock-absorber, self-compensatingBreguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.Thickness 13 mm.Approx. overall length 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |