4,130 CHF
Ref. 15223 “DATE” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 15223. Case No. E444863. Made in 1990. Fine tonneau shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and gold gentleman’s wristwatch with date, and a stainless steel and gold Oyster bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. White with applied gold baton indexes, radial Roman numerals and luminous dots, aperture for the date. Luminous gold "baton" hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes This chronometer is characterised by its fluted bezel, sapphire crystal, 31-jewel movement and water-resistance to 100 meters, and was first published in the Rolex catalogue in 1989. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 219.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14