$11,875
ROLEX REF. 19028 OYSTERQUARTZ DAY-DATE EGYPTIAN WALNUT DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, Oysterquartz, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 9171419, Ref. 19028. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, 18K yellow gold quartz wristwatch with day & date and an 18K yellow gold integral Rolex bracelet with pyramid decorated center links and concealed clasp. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel with pyramid decoration, screw down back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Walnut with applied yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track, apertures for the day and date. Yellow gold baton hands. Cal. M. Cal. 5055, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 11 jewels, adjusted to temperature, with quartz standardization. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm. Notes Rolex Oysterquartz watches with pyramid bracelets and unusual dials are some of the most sought after and collectible quartz watches from any brand. Other examples of the Oysterquartz are illustrated in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling and Jeffrey P. Hess, page 287.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-06-12
