Important Watches

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 26, 2021

LOT 154

ROLEX
REF. 16018, DATEJUST WITH LAPIS-LAZULI DIAL, 18K YELLOW GOLD

EUR 18,000 - 32,400

Sold: EUR 22,500

Very fine and rare, self-winding, wristwatch with date and lapis-lazuli dial


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Datejust

Reference 16018

Year circa 1983

Case No. 8063292

Bracelet light blue calfskin leather strap with original 18K yellow gold tongue buckle

Caliber 3035

Dimensions 36 mm.

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Hard stone dials are always interesting because they are not the easiest to produce. They are in fact a slice of a larger stone, but the challenge is, apart from cutting it so thin, to find a stone large enough and of high enough quality.