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Lot 226
Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel and 18K gold limited series automatic wristwatch with centre seconds, black dial, date, bracelet, Guarantee and box, made to commemorate the transfer of the Panama Canal from the US to the Republic of Panama
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, PANAMA CANAL, NO. 55/75, REF. 16613, CASE NUMBER A925486, MANUFACTURED IN 2000
Closed17 November 2008
Price Realised
CHF 15,000
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Specialist note
With Rolex Garantie et Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel dated 15 April 2000 and stamped Mercurio, Panama, Mercurio Joyeros original Certificate stating that the present watch is No. 55 of 75 Rolex Submariners in 18K gold and stainless steel, made in a limited edition to commemorate the historical moment of the reversion of the Panama Canal. Furthermore delivered with Rolex Oyster anchor, seal, operating instructions, original fitted green presentation box and outer packaging.
The present watch is part of a limited series of Rolex Submariner ref. 16613 models made to commemorate the Reversion of the Panama Canal in 1999. Ordered by their retailer Mercurio Joyero in Panama, only 75 examples in stainless steel and gold and 75 examples in stainless steel were made. The models feature the logo of the Panama Canal on the dial, the limited edition number is engraved to the case back.
The present watch appears to be in new old stock condition and is still retaining the protective green sticker to the back.
The present watch is part of a limited series of Rolex Submariner ref. 16613 models made to commemorate the Reversion of the Panama Canal in 1999. Ordered by their retailer Mercurio Joyero in Panama, only 75 examples in stainless steel and gold and 75 examples in stainless steel were made. The models feature the logo of the Panama Canal on the dial, the limited edition number is engraved to the case back.
The present watch appears to be in new old stock condition and is still retaining the protective green sticker to the back.