Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
LOT 240
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 16622, YACHT-MASTER, DONATED FOR THE 2003 ROLEX IMS OFFSHORE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
EUR 12,700 - 19,000 / USD 13,300 - 20,000 / HKD 104,000 - 156,000
Sold: CHF 15,000
A very fine and extremely rare, stainless steel and platinum, self winding wristwatch with date given to Antonio Orlandi winner of the B class.
| 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 Yacht-Master
Reference 16622
Year 2003
Case No. Y759669
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex bracelet (78760), approx. overall length 173 mm.
Diameter 40
Caliber 3135, 31 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories official photos of the regatta and prize winner
Notes
The Rolex IMS Offshore World Championship 2003, organised by the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda in collaboration with the Associazione dei Circoli Velici del Golfo di Napoli , and the Yacht Club Capri, made a welcome return to the isle of Capri, which also hosted the event in 2002 after editions held at Porto Cervo, Newport and Valencia.
The 2003 Championship attracted the same large number of entries as previous years. In fact, over 70 boats (divided into two classes) from 10 different nations participated, including, of course, a large group of Italian crews. This particular watch was given to Antonio Orlandi as the winner of class B on the Italtel boat and was given to him directly by the president of Rolex at the time, Mr Patrick Heiniger.
Provenance
Property of an Italian Gentleman