Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...
Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021
LOT 246
ROLEX REF. 16018, DATEJUST, 18K YELLOW GOLD AND LAPIS-LAZULI
HKD 214,000 - 426,000
EUR 23,900 - 47,700 / CHF 25,100 - 51,000 / USD 27,300 - 55,000
Sold: HKD 600,000
18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, fluted bezel, lapis-lazuli dial, with centre-seconds and date (3 o’clock).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good |
Brand Rolex
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Datejust” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 16018 / 16000
Year Circa 1977
Movement No. O 111 659
Case No. 5 216 224 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 8385)
Diameter 36 mm
Caliber 3035, adjusted 5 positions + temperature
Weight 127.7 gr. (approx.)
Signature Case, Dial and Movement
Notes
The present watch is an excellent example of a “Datejust” with stunning lapis-lazuli dial. Rolex experimented with many different hard-stones, as well as mother-of-pearl, coral, onyx, tiger’s-eye, and lapis-lazuli.
Due to their fragile nature and high manufacturing cost, as a high percentage of dials break during the production process, these watches are highly sought after.