ROLEX. A LADY'S FINE 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIAL
Lot 2395

ROLEX. A LADY'S FINE 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIAL

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 179178, CASE NO. Z183707, CIRCA 2006

Closed3 June 2015

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HKD 81,250

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ROLEX. A LADY'S FINE 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL DIAL
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 179178, CASE NO. Z183707, CIRCA 2006
Cal. 2235 automatic movement, 31 jewels, mother-of-pearl dial with ruby-set numerals on diamond-set chapter ring, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, fluted bezel, screw back, screw down crown, 18k gold Rolex President concealed deployant clasp and bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
27 mm. diam.; overall length approximately 165 mm.

Specialist note

US$38,000-50,000

With Patek Philippe Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with opaline-white dial and Roman numerals in 1995 and its subsequent sale on 20 October 1997. Furthermore delivered with Patek Philippe additional case back and setting pin.

A formidable example of a reference 5050, displaying the rare first generation dial featuring Roman numerals, the present watch catches the eye due to its overall excellent condition. The dial displays a beautiful shine with intact signatures and the case demonstrates appealing curves and well defined lines, proving that this rare timepiece was treated overs the years with the utmost care.

Discontinued in 2002, reference 5050 is today a highly-sought after collector's watch, a modern classic enjoying popularity both amongst scholars and aficionados.