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Rolex. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and unusual dial
Lot 227

Rolex. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and unusual dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 16018, CASE NO. 5'603'462, MANUFACTURED IN 1979

Closed17 November 2008

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Rolex. An 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and unusual dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, ref. 16018, case no. 5'603'462, manufactured in 1979
Cal. 3035 nickel-finished lever movement, 27 jewels, cream-coloured dial, applied gold Arabic numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw back and screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

With Rolex Garantie et Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel dated 30 June 1979, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

The present watch stands out by its unusual, ivory-coloured dial and the applied Arabic numerals as opposed to the more common version with applied baton numerals. It is furthermore in excellent overall condition, still retaining the original protective sticker to the case back.