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Rolex. A fine and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and textured dial
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Rolex. A fine and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and textured dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 16238, CASE NO. W254131, CIRCA 1995

Closed10 November 2014

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Rolex. A fine and attractive 18K gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and textured dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, ref. 16238, case no. W254131, circa 1995
Cal. 3135 automatic movement, 31 jewels, white dial with relief cushioned pattern, applied gold Roman numerals, sweep centre seconds, outer railway minute divisions, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw back, screw down crown, gold plated Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
35.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present example of reference 16238 features the playful and unusual cushioned pattern on the dial. It is worth noting the high level of craftsmanship needed to realize such an impeccable tri-dimensional dial not only for the tri-dimensional pattern itself, but also for the application of the gold numerals on such an uneven surface.


Furthermore, this watch has been consigned in nearly as-new condition, with the unpolished case showcasing perfect edges and proportion, and the green Rolex sticker on the back still in its place and nearly un-faded: the mark of a timepiece that has hardly ever seen a wrist in its life.