Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Oct 08, 2016
LOT 108
ROLEX REF. 68279 DATEJUST TRIDOR DIAMOND DIAL WHITE YELLOW AND PINK GOLD Rolex, Genève, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, case No. E557574, Ref. 68279B. Made circa 1990. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white and yellow gold wristwatch with date, diamond-set dial and an 18K white, yellow and pink gold Tridor President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 35,000 - 50,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,500
Sold: USD 6,875
Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Copper color with applied diamond-set indexes, aperture for the date, outer minute track. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 29 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |