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Lot 164
  • 164

Rolex

Estimate
10,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH REGISTERS AND BRACELET REF 16520/16500 CASE R944941 DAYTONA COSMOGRAPH SPIDER DIAL AND FLOATING COSMOGRAPH CIRCA 1989
  • stailness steel
  • diameter 40 mm thickness 13 mm overall length 180 mm
• cal.4030 automatic movement, 31 jewels • bi-colour black and silvered dial, applied luminous baton indexes and hands, silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers, outer minute and 1/5 second divisions • brushed and polished Oyster case, sapphire glass, screw-down crown, pushers and case back, steel bezel calibrated for 200 units • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Condition

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing and the chronograph function appears fully operational, however it may require a service in the near future to be well preserved. Dial in good condition with the lacquer changing with appearing of small spots overall. This is very rare to find this appearance on the dial. Small scuffs to the bezel and the band. Overall in good condition. Mvt n°12477, bracelet n°78360-503-15.
"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."