Hong Kong, Nov 26, 2022
LOT 350
ROLEX
REF. 15038 / 15000, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, DATE, GOLD DIAL; “DATE”; 18K YELLOW GOLD
HKD 31,800 - 64,000
EUR 4,100 - 8,200 / CHF 4,000 - 8,000 / USD 4,100 - 8,100
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)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very 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” “Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 15038 / 15000
Year circa 1981
Movement No. O 540 914
Case No. 6 744 076 (by Genex, Geneva)
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet black leather strap
Buckle gilded metal buckle
Diameter 33.6 mm. (bezel)
Caliber 3035, adjusted to 5 positions + temperature
Dimensions 43 x 33 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box and outer box (Ref. 14.00.02), certificate of origin
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.