Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 110
ROLEX REF. 18238 DAY-DATE, BLACK DIAL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, officially Certified, case no. E419432, ref. 18238. Sold on August 26th, 1991. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with day and date and an 18K yellow gold rolex president bracelet with concealed deployant clasp. Accompanied by a Rolex fitted box and a photocopy of the warranty.
CHF 7,500 - 9,500
HKD 62,000 - 78,000 / USD 8,000 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 10,625
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black, applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds track, apertures for the quick-set day and date. Yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 3155, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, free-sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 12 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 1-01 |
As new HANDS Original |