Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jul 21, 2021
LOT 351
Rolex
Ref. 18078, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, black dial; “Day-Date”; 18K yellow gold
Ref. 18078, self-winding, centre-seconds, date, day, black dial; “Day-Date”; 18K yellow gold
EUR 10,000 - 15,000
USD 11,900 - 17,900 / HKD 93,000 - 140,000
Sold: EUR 12,350
18K yellow gold, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, fluted bezel, black dial with radial applied indexes and luminescent dots, centre-seconds and two horological complications:
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
• Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given English)
• Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens)
• Day of the week (aperture at 12 o’clock; indication given English)
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8-12 |
Good Slightly scratched Worn |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 18078 / 18000
Year circa 1982
Movement No. O 609 234
Case No. No. 7 437 535 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)
Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 8385)
Diameter 34.1 mm. (bezel)
Length 175 mm (approx.)
Caliber 3055, adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions
Dimensions 43.4 x 36 mm
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories original fitted box, certificate of origin (blank), booklet
Notes
*a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer's premium, plus 150€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer's expense, only if it is delivered within the EU