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Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021

LOT 41

ROLEX
Ref. 15038, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, gold dial; “Date”; 18K yellow gold

HKD 43,000 - 85,000

EUR 4,900 - 9,600 / CHF 5,100 - 10,100 / USD 5,600 - 11,000

18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, inclined fluted bezel, gold colour dial with radial applied indexes, centre-seconds and one horological complication:
· Half-instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)


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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

Brand Rolex, Geneva

Model Date

Reference 15038 / 15000

Year Circa 1981

Movement No. 0 540 914

Case No. 6 744 076

Bracelet Brown leather strap; gilded metal buckle

Buckle gilded metal buckle

Caliber 3035, adjusted to 5 positions + temperature

Dimensions 43 x 33 mm. / Ø 33.6 mm. (bezel)

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Accessories Original fitted box and outer box (Ref. 14.00.02), certificate of origin, booklet “Il Vostro Rolex Oyster” (Ref. 579 25 I, dated 1980)

Notes

The original Certificate mentioned that this watch was delivered to Oreficeria Orologeria Luigi Lucchetti, Chiavari (Italy), and sold on February 9, 1983.
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Rolex, Ref. 15000 and Ref. 15038
The present watch bears two reference numbers: 15038 between the lugs, which refers to the specific characteristics of this watch; and, 15000 inside the case-back.
References 15038 and 15000 are identical, with the exception of the bezel. The case bodies and backs were interchangeable at the factory.
Bibliography
· Patrizzi, Osvaldo, Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, Genova, Editions Guido Monadani, 2001, p. 218.