Lot 120
  • 120

Rolex

Estimate
5,000 - 7,000 USD
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD GENTLEMAN'S AUTOMATIC SWEEP SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET AND A LADY'S 18K YELLOW GOLD AUTOMATIC SWEEP SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1984 DAY-DATE 'PRESIDENT' REF 18038 AND DATEJUST REF 69178
  • diameters 35 mm and 25 mm
the first: cal. 3055 automatic movement, 27 jewels, gilt dial, applied gold baton indexes, sweep center seconds, arch-form aperture for day and magnified aperture for date, fluted bezel, screw-down crown and engraved monogram to the screw back • the second: cal. 2135 automatic movement, 29 jewels, gilt brushed dial, applied baton indexes, sweep center seconds, magnified date aperture, fluted bezel, screw-down crown and screw back • both: case, dial and movement signed • guarantee, booklets, box, packaging

Condition

The first: The movement is running, however it might require service soon. It is numbered O938873. The dial is clean and nice. The case shows general wear with light surface scuffs throughout. The outside of the back is engraved with an interlocking monogram HO. The numbers between the lugs are 18038 and 8765805 and inside the back is 18000. The bracelet is stretched and has an overall short length of 165mm. The second: The movement is running, however it might require service soon. It is numbered 213776. The dial is clean and nice. The case shows general wear with light surface scuffs throughout. The numbers between the lugs are 69178 and 8442914 and inside the back is 69000A. The bracelet is is nice and has an overll length of 155mm.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."