Geneva, May 11, 2024
LOT 198
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16248, DATEJUST, ONYX DIAL, DIAMOND-SET NUMERALS, ORIGINAL BOX AND WARRANTY, 18K YELLOW GOLD
CHF 25,000 - 35,000
HKD 218,000 - 304,000 / USD 27,700 - 38,700 / EUR 25,500 - 35,700
A fine, very rare, well-preserved, 18k yellow gold, self winding wristwatch with onyx dial
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
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, switzerland
Model Datejust
Reference 16248
Year sold in October 1996
Case No. N159382
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 188 mm.
Diameter 36
Caliber 3135, 31 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, punched warranty, booklets, chronometer seal, blank hang tag
Notes
While most of the Datejusts that have onyx dials are found under references 16018, 16238, this model is the 16248 that has a bark finish bezel as well as inter-links is rarely seen. Kept in excellent overall condition with deep crisp hallmarks and still has the caseback sticker visible, a rarity for the stone Rolex dial collector.
Provenance
Property of a German Gentleman