3,304 CHF
Ref. 16233 "Steel and Gold Datejust" Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 16233/ 16200. Made in 1990. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel and 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted gold bezel, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. White with applied yellow gold radial Roman numerals and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes A similar watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches” Vol. I, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Edition 2006, p. 308.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-10-15
