Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 11, 2014
LOT 220
ROLEX REF. 68278 DATEJUST YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No. 9354275, Ref. 68278. Made circa 1986. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
HKD 23,000 - 31,000 / CHF 2,900 - 3,900
Sold: USD 4,375
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. White with applied yellow gold faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 2135, rhodium-plated, 28 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-53-01 |
Very good Reprinted HANDS Original |