Hong Kong, Nov 25, 2022
LOT 152
ROLEX
REF. 118206, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, DAY, SILVER “SUNBURST” DIAL, DIAMOND-SET INDEXES; “DAY-DATE”; PLATINUM AND DIAMONDS
HKD 120,000 - 278,000
EUR 15,300 - 35,600 / CHF 15,000 - 35,000 / USD 15,200 - 35,400
Platinum and diamond-set, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, inclined polished bezel, silver colour “sunburst” dial with radial indexes set with diamonds, centre-seconds and two horological complications:
· Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
· Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given in English)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 118206 / 2096
Year circa 2000
Movement No. 3 - 9 232 440
Case No. P 909 843
Material platinum and diamonds
Bracelet platinum Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 83856)
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 160 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 3155
Weight 210 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Rolex, “Day-Date”
The “Day-Date” model was launched in 1956. It is one of Rolex most coveted “classic” models – in opposition to the “sports” models.
Known as the wristwatch worn by presidents, hence its nickname “President”, it was the first water-resistant and self-winding chronometer wristwatch to offer a modern calendar with an instantaneous day display, spelt out in full in a window on the dial, in addition to the date.
Exclusively crafted in precious metals, very few watch models come close to the stature, eminence and timelessness of the Rolex “Day-Date”.