Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 211
ROLEX
REF. 16018, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, ONYX DIAL; "DATEJUST"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
REF. 16018, SELF-WINDING, CENTRE-SECONDS, ONYX DIAL; "DATEJUST"; 18K YELLOW GOLD
EUR 20,000 - 40,000
USD 21,500 - 42,900 / HKD 168,000 - 336,000 / CHF 19,800 - 39,600
Sold: EUR 27,300
Very fine, 18K yellow gold, self-winndinng, "tonneau"-shaped, gentleman's wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed caseback, reeded bezel, black onyx dial with centre-seconds and date of the month (aperture at 3 o'clock, aperture under Cyclops lens).
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Grade: |
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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 Datejust
Reference 16018 / 16000
Year circa 1982
Movement No. 0 541 318
Case No. 6 750 695
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex "Jubilee" bracelet with concealed folding deployant clasp (end-links 49)
Diameter 36 mm.
Length 190 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 3035
Weight 135 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Lot in temporary importation and subject to additional fees (see our general terms and conditions of sale)
Rolex introduced the Datejust, in 1945, for the company’s 40th anniversary. The Datejust, thanks to its aesthetics and functions, transcends changes in fashion. A prestigious watch, the Datejust was born equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created especially for it and a reeded bezel, as is the case on this later model that we are presenting. Rolex has experimented with many different hard stones such as mother of pearl, coral, onyx, tiger's eye and lapis lazuli. Due to their fragility and high manufacturing cost, with a large percentage of dials breaking during the production process, these watches are highly sought after.
Rolex introduced the Datejust, in 1945, for the company’s 40th anniversary. The Datejust, thanks to its aesthetics and functions, transcends changes in fashion. A prestigious watch, the Datejust was born equipped with a Jubilee bracelet created especially for it and a reeded bezel, as is the case on this later model that we are presenting. Rolex has experimented with many different hard stones such as mother of pearl, coral, onyx, tiger's eye and lapis lazuli. Due to their fragility and high manufacturing cost, with a large percentage of dials breaking during the production process, these watches are highly sought after.