Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 20, 2016
LOT 100
ROLEX REF. 18038 DAY-DATE JUBILEE DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day-Date," Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No. 7559226, Ref. 18038/18000. Made circa 1983. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.
USD 6,500 - 8,500
HKD 50,000 - 66,000 / CHF 6,500 - 8,500
Sold: USD 9,375
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Champagne Jubilee with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute track and luminous dots , apertures for the day of the week and date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 3055, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |