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).
| 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.