Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 10, 2010

LOT 63

Rolex Steel Ref. 68240 Datejust Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,? Ref. 68240. Made in 1992. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer midsize wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

USD 1,500 - 2,500

EUR 1,100 - 1,800 / CHF 1,600 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,000

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, polished bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Satine silver with applied faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. White 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original