Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 228
ROLEX CELLINI REF. 5440 YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Cellini, Prince, case No. D780312, Ref. 5440/8. Made in 2005. Very fine, large, aerofoil shaped, 18K yellow gold Chronometer wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex double deployant clasp. Accompanied by guarantee (now void), fitted box and booklets.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 62,000 - 93,000 / CHF 7,100 - 11,000
Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, flat bezel, curved lugs, sunray decoration on the band, transparent snap-on case back, sapphire crystals. Two-tone, champagne and white, hobnail decoration, off center dial with applied yellow gold baton and radial Roman numerals, outer minute track, large subsidiary dial for the seconds. Yellow gold dauphine hands. Cal. 7040-1, rectangular shaped, gilt, hobnail decoration, 21 jewels, lateral lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 1* |
As new Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |