Geneva, Nov 04, 2023
LOT 239
ROLEX, REF. 18239, DAY-DATE, ROLEX, AVENTURINE DIAL, GIFTED BY ROLEX TO DOMINIQUE APPIA, WHITE GOLD
CHF 60,000 - 100,000
EUR 64,000 - 106,000 / USD 67,000 - 112,000 / HKD 520,000 - 870,000
Sold: CHF 262,500
A fine and rare, self winding 18k white gold wristwatch with day and date gifted by Rolex to Dominique Appia for his work at Rolex Geneva including 3 granit fountains, mosaic pool, 5 wall decorations (Phases de la Lune", "Pendule de Foucault", l'"Ecliptique", "Plaisirs de la table", et l'"Avenir de la tradition" and a granit floor labyrinth.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model Day-Date
Reference 18239
Year 1995
Case No. W526372
Bracelet 18k white gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 170 mm.
Diameter 36 mm.
Caliber 3155, 31 jewels
Signature Dial, case (with engraving) and movement signed
Notes
Dominique Appia is a Swiss artist (1926-2017) born in Geneva. After various jobs, he really starts his artistic career at the age of 40. Fascinated by surrealism and the Renaissance , some of his most famous works can be found on the ceiling of the Victoria Hall in Geneva and at Rolex Geneva headquarters having designed some of the floors, murals and fountains for which he was gifted this watch.
Provenance
Property of a Swiss Gentleman