Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2015
ROLEX REF. 69299 LADY DATEJUST PEARLMASTER MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIAL WHITE GOLD & DIAMONDS Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," Ref. 69299. case No. W056351. Made in 1998. Very fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K white gold and diamond-set lady's wristwatch with date, mother-of- pearl diamond dial and an 18K white gold Oyster "Pearlmaster" bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Warranty Certificate (now void), instruction booklets, a pouch, silk scarf and one extra link.
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, bezel set with 32 round diamonds, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Mother-of-pearl set with round brilliant indexes, aperture for the date. White 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.