Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2014

LOT 220

ROLEX REF. 68278 DATEJUST YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No. 9354275, Ref. 68278. Made circa 1986. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

USD 3,000 - 4,000

HKD 23,000 - 31,000 / CHF 2,900 - 3,900

Sold: USD 4,375

Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. White with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-53-01

Very good

Reprinted

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 31 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.