Rolex

• cal.3135 nickel movement, mono-metallic balance, 31 jewels slim Co-Axial escapement added by George Daniels • white dial, applied baton numerals, aperture for date • Oyster case with screw-down crown and case back, milled bezel • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp

George Daniels Retrospective Exhibition, Exhibit No.27, Sotheby's London, 18-23 July, 2006

George Daniels, All in Good Time, p.91-92 and plate 39.
George Daniels, The Practical Watch Escapement, p.79.

The movement is fully operational at the time of cataloguing, however it may benefit from a service soon. Dial in good condition. The case with some scuffs. The bracelet also with some light scuffs. Numbered between the lugs 16220 + L312093.
"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."

In 1984 Dr. Daniels was approached by Rolex and visited them in Geneva to dicuss his co-axial escapement.
After being kept waiting for seventeen minutes Dr. Daniels was introduced to the chief technician and the production technician. Dr. Daniels felt the time he was kept waiting was the height of arrogance and therefore recounted this in his autobiography. 

For a description of Dr. Daniels visit to Rolex in 1984 see George Daniels, All in Good Time, p.91-92.

The present lot was one of the six watches used in Dr. Daniels Co-Axial escapement model at Basel fair. For a further note on the model see lot 22.