Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005

LOT 25

?Submariner? Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", 1000 ft/300 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16618. Made circa 1993. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, black bezel and diamond and sapphire set dial, with an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster "Fliplock" deployant clasp.

HKD 85,000 - 100,000

EUR 9,000 - 10,000 / USD 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: HKD 98,900

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-downcase back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel forthe decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protectedby the "Crown Guard", sapphire crystal with"Cyclops" lens. D. Champagne with one triangular andtwo baguette sapphires and eight brilliant cut diamondmarkers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold"Skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,self-compensating balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12,5 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2 - 01

Notes

According to the 1986 Rolex Basel fair catalogue, this dial was available on special request with a price supplement of 1,750 Swiss francs.