Lot 131
  • 131

Rolex

Estimate
4,500 - 6,500 CHF
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Description

  • AN 18K YELLOW GOLD AUTOAMTIC CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELETCIRCA 1978 REF 18038 DAY-DATE
  • Yellow gold
  • diameter 36.5 mm
• cal. 3055 automatic nickel lever movement, 27 jewels • gilt dial, diamond-set indexes, magnified aperture for date at 3 o'clock, aperture for day in Italian at 6 o'clock, centre seconds • Oyster case, screw-down crown and back • case, dial and movement signed • with an 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp

Condition

The movement is running while cataloguing, however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. The dial is in good condition. The case with a few dent to the band. Overall in good condition. Ref. n° 18038, serial n° 5953666 between lugs. Important notice regarding importation of Rolex watches into the United States: Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the USA because US law restrict the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale.
"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."