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Geneva, Hotel Noga Hilton, Oct 16, 2005

LOT 16

?Laquered Stella Red Diamond Dial? Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1804. Made in 1977. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date, diamond dial, diamond bezel and an 18K yellow gold President bracelet with concealed deployant clasp.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,600 - 4,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,000

Sold: CHF 8,050

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with 46 diamonds, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Laquered dark red with 8 round and 2 baguette diamond-set indexes, outer tritium-coated dots. Tritium-coated yellow gold "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 1556, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, blued steel selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original