Live Auction 2713Important Watches
Rolex. An 18k Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Date, and Bracelet
Lot 168

Rolex. An 18k Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Date, and Bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, DATEJUST, REF. 16018, CASE NO. 9'590'147, CIRCA 1987

Closed11 June 2013

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USD 12,500

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Rolex. An 18k Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Date, and Bracelet
Signed Rolex, Datejust, Ref. 16018, Case No. 9'590'147, Circa 1987
Cal. 3035 automatic movement, 27 jewels, textured gilt dial with Chevrolet logo pattern, diamond-set numerals, luminous hands, center seconds, magnified aperture for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw down crown, screw back engraved with Chevrolet logo and Diamond Jubilee Award, 1911-1986, 18k gold and pink gold Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial, and movement signed
35mm diam.

Specialist note

Accompanied by a Rolex Warranty and Official Chronometer Certification dated April of 1987, Rolex presentation box, leather cardholder, tie tag, two extra bracelet links, product literature, and outer packaging.

The present watch is a fine example of a Diamond Jubilee Award watch, commissioned by Chevrolet and produced by Rolex. In 1986, Chevrolet celebrated their Diamond Jubilee 75th anniversary and awarded these watches to Chevrolet dealers with excellent sales records. From the family of the original owner, this example remains in virtually unused condition.