$16,520
Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 18348. Made in the late 1990s, sold on December 30, 1998. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold and diamond gentleman's wristwatch with day, date and an 18K yellow gold "President" bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and warranty (now void). Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, bezel set with round diamonds, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. "Champagne Myriad Roman" with applied radial Roman numerals on a diamond pavé-set reserve, apertures for the day of the week and the date. Yellow gold and black "bâton" hands. Cal. 3155, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balancespring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism, quick adjustment for the day of the week and the date. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-06-14
