Important Watches
Important Watches
ROLEX | REFERENCE 5088 A YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1980" | 勞力士 | 型號5088 黃金鑲鑽石及藍寶石鏈帶腕錶，錶殼編號6943817，約1980年製"
Auction Closed
July 11, 09:58 AM GMT
Estimate
400,000 - 800,000 HKD
Lot Details
Description
ROLEX
勞力士
REFERENCE 5088
A YELLOW GOLD, DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET BRACELET WATCH, CIRCA 1980
型號5088
黃金鑲鑽石及藍寶石鏈帶腕錶，錶殼編號6943817，約1980年製
Dial: pavé-set diamond dial
Calibre: cal. 1400 mechanical, 18 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold, snap on case back
Case number: 6'943'817
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet and clasp
Size: 26.5 mm width, bracelet circumference approximately 178 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
One of the more extravagant creations of Rolex that is not common to find in today’s market, the present watch encased in yellow gold and adorned with shimmering pavé-set diamonds and sapphires. Set with approximately 426 diamonds and 142 sapphires, it requires Rolex’s most sophisticated techniques to complete such a masterwork. Preserved in a beautiful condition, Rolex has proven to not only be known as a master of tool watches but of rare handcrafts as well.