Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 10, 2015

LOT 304

ROLEX DATEJUST REF 116263 STEEL AND YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Turn-O-Graph, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. F705675, Ref. 116263. Sold in July 2005. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant stainless steel wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold revolving bezel, date and a stainless steel and yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by fitted box, warranty and booklets.

CHF 3,500 - 4,500

HKD 28,000 - 36,000 / USD 3,700 - 4,700

Sold: CHF 5,750

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and Twinlock crown, yellow gold bi-directional revolving reeded and graduated bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Grey with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm.