Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Oct 08, 2016

LOT 111

ROLEX REF 118348 DAY DATE YELLOW GOLD & DIAMONDS Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date" Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No. Z074478, Ref. 118348. Sold on September 26th, 2007. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day and date, diamond-set bezel, pave diamond-set dial and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, warranty (now void) and booklet.

USD 25,000 - 35,000

HKD 194,000 - 272,000 / CHF 25,000 - 35,000

Sold: USD 31,250

Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, bezel set with 52 diamonds, screwed down case back and crown, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Pave diamond with applied yellow gold and green enamel radial Arabic numerals, concentric green color, apertures for the day of the week and date. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 3155, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, free- sprung monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, quick adjustment of the date and of the day of the week, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 1*

As new

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm.