Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 20, 2016

LOT 201

ROLEX REF. 69298 LADY DATEJUST PEARLMASTER DIAMOND AND YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," Ref. 69298. case No. T293228. Made in 1996. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond set lady's wristwatch with date, diamond dial and an 18K yellow gold and diamond set Oyster "Pearlmaster" bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

USD 45,000 - 65,000

HKD 350,000 - 500,000 / CHF 45,000 - 65,000

Sold: USD 55,000

Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, bezel set with 32 rounded diamonds, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Champagne with yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute track, diamond chapter ring, aperture for the date. Yellow gold bâton hands. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 29 mm. THICKNESS 11.5 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.