The Collection of Tony Bennett
Rolex
Reference 80308 Datejust Pearlmaster | A yellow gold and diamond-set automatic wristwatch with date, bracelet, and mother-of-pearl dial, From the Collection of Tony Bennett, Circa 1999
Auction Closed
June 15, 08:08 PM GMT
Estimate
20,000 - 40,000 USD
Lot Details
Description
Dial: mother-of-pearl, diamond-set indexes
Caliber: cal. 2235 automatic, 31 jewels
Case: 18k yellow gold and diamond set, screw down case back
Case number: A’657’344
Closure: 18k yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet with folding clasp
Size: 29 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm
Signed: case, dial, and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation box with key outer packaging, Warranty (undated), polishing cloth, leather card holder, booklets, bezel protector, hangtags, and a signed letter from Johanna Bennett
Crafted exclusively out of precious metals and gems, the Rolex Pearlmaster was released in 1992. The first models were 29mm and 34mm and catered to women. In the early aughts, Rolex released a 39mm version which increased the wrist presence but maintained the model’s elegance.
The current lot was part of the collection of legendary singer, Tony Bennett. Over the course of his storied career, Bennett won countless accolades, including 20 Grammy Awards and a Kennedy Center Honor. Born in New York City in 1926, Bennett began singing at an early age. His career spanned 8 decades, and included hits like “I Left My Heart in San Francisco.” His final album “Love for Sale” was a collaboration with Lady Gaga that was released when he was 90 years old – making him the oldest artist to release an album with original material.
This watch was gifted to his daughter Johanna, who has written a letter to the collector. The watch is in immaculate condition and comes with all the accoutrements a collector could want for a watch with such fine provenance.