98,900 HKD
“Submariner” Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Submariner", 1000 ft/300 m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16618. Made circa 1993. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with date, black bezel and diamond and sapphire set dial, with an 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster "Fliplock" deployant clasp. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-downcase back and crown, graduated revolving black bezel forthe decompression times, "Triplock" winding-crown protectedby the "Crown Guard", sapphire crystal with"Cyclops" lens. Champagne with one triangular andtwo baguette sapphires and eight brilliant cut diamondmarkers, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated yellow gold"Skeleton" hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels,straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,self-compensating balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12,5 mm. Notes According to the 1986 Rolex Basel fair catalogue, this dial was available on special request with a price supplement of 1,750 Swiss francs.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2005-07-10
