Geneva, May 07, 2022
LOT 168
ROLEX, REF. 16628, YACHT-MASTER, 1ST GENERATION SUBMARINER CASE, SMALL INDEXES TRIANGULAR LUMINOUS INDEXES, YELLOW GOLD
CHF 60,000 - 80,000
EUR 60,000 - 80,000 / USD 65,000 - 86,000 / HKD 510,000 - 680,000
A very fine and extremely rare, self-winding, 18k yellow gold wristwatch with 1st generation case and dial
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Yacht-Master
Reference 16628
Year circa 1992
Case No. X520495
Bracelet 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 170 mm.
Diameter 40 mm.
Caliber 3135, 31 jewels
Signature Dial, case and movement signed
Accessories original fitted box, punched warranty, booklets
Notes
Launched in 1992, the Yacht-master was the luxury version of the Submariner made in 18k yellow gold only. This X-serial example is from the very early production circa 1992 and was different to the later versions due to its Submariner shape case and its smaller and luminous triangular indexes which were later abandoned. Accompanied by its original box and warranty, these early Yacht-masters are very rare and will become the future collectibles of tomorrow.