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Rolex. An early and highly attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with four lines dial and bracelet
Lot 242

Rolex. An early and highly attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with four lines dial and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA, REF. 16528, CASE NO. L703198, CIRCA 1989

Closed10 November 2014

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Rolex. An early and highly attractive 18K gold automatic chronograph wristwatch with four lines dial and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Cosmograph, Daytona, ref. 16528, case no. L703198, circa 1989
Cal. 4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels, champagne dial, applied luminous baton numerals, luminous hands, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers on black chapter rings, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, bezel calibrated for 200 units, screw back, screw down crown, two round screw down chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
39 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present timepiece is an example of early production of the first automatic Daytonas, powered by a modified Zenith El Primero calibre. It distinguishes itself from its peers by the very rare four lines dial, instead of the more common five lines. Impressing the beholder with its luxurious glow and remarkable condition, this highly collectible chronograph would be a wonderful addition to any Rolex collection.