Lot 311
  • 311

Rolex

Estimate
32,000 - 42,000 HKD
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Description

  • A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC CENTRE SECONDS WRISTWATCH WITH DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1985 REF 16800 CASE 8046330 SUBMARINER DATE
  • diameter 40 mm, inner circumference of bracelet 175 mm
• cal. 3035 nickel lever movement, 27 jewels • black dial with luminous triangle, dot and baton indexes, luminous Mercedes hands, outer minute and second division, magnified aperture for date • rotating bezel calibrated to 60 units, brushed and polished Oyster case, sapphire glass, screw-down crown and case back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet

Condition

The movement is running, the hands set and the date advances correctly when tested. The dial is in good overall condiiton, light aging to the luminous markers making them a slight yellow colour, hands appear replaced and retain a strong white. Bezel rotates and appear original with slightly age luminous dot, has a few scratches. Case appears recently polished and has some wear although not serious, case back with a few scracthes, bracelet with moderate wear in keeping with the age.
"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."