Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces...

Hong Kong, Dec 05, 2021

LOT 138

ROLEX REF. 18168, DAY-DATE, 18K YELLOW GOLD, DIAMONDS AND RUBIES

HKD 170,000 - 340,000

EUR 19,100 - 38,200 / CHF 20,100 - 40,200 / USD 21,900 - 43,700

Sold: HKD 875,000

18K yellow gold, self-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch with screwed case-back, bezel set with 24 baguette-cut diamonds, gold colour dial with radial Roman numerals, applied indexes set with ten rubies and 51 diamonds, centre-seconds and two horological complications, including date (3 o’clock) and day (12 o’clock).


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model “Oyster Perpetual” “Day-Date” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”

Reference 18168 / 18000

Year Circa 1984

Movement No. 0 569 682

Case No. 8 442 053 (by Genex S.A., Chêne-Bourg, Geneva)

Bracelet 18K yellow gold Rolex “President” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 8385)

Diameter 36 mm

Caliber 3055, adjusted 5 positions + temperature

Weight 146.9 gr. (approx.)

Signature Case, Dial and Movement

Notes

Of particular note on this lot is the impressive bezel with 24 baguette-cut diamonds. It is the only one known on the market combining this configuration and reference.