$5,000
Rolex - ref. 68278 - Gold Datejust Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,” case No. 9354275, Ref. 68278. Made circa 1987. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold mid-sized wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet. 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 31 mm. Thickness 11 mm
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-12-08