Important Watches

Dial: white, black registers, diamonds, inverted 6

Dial: white, black registers, diamonds, inverted 6 Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 141'274 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: U'341'739 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm (including additional link) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Rolex service warranty card dated January 2020, service card, warranty manual, service invoice dated 2020, second service invoice dated 2025, two insurance valuation documents, additional link, numbered hang tag, COSC hang tag, card holder, travel pouch and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 67: Daytona, Reference 16520 | A possibly unique and never-seen-before stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and white diamond-set dial | Circa 1997

daytona, reference 16520 | a possibly unique and never-seen-before stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and white diamond-set dial | circa 1997

Dial: black, Mark I Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: D'921'591 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 2'762'750 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 89: Explorer II 'Steve McQueen straight hand', Reference 1655 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | Circa 1971

explorer ii 'steve mcqueen straight hand', reference 1655 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | circa 1971

Dial: blue gradient Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 0'241'522 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 5’986’466 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 59: Day-Date, Reference 18038 | A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1979

day-date, reference 18038 | a yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | circa 1979

Dial: champagne with red Khanjar Calibre: cal. 3035 automatic, 27 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 9’340’739 Closure: 18k yellow gold and stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 58: Datejust ‘Khanjar’, Reference 16013 | A yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 1986

datejust ‘khanjar’, reference 16013 | a yellow gold and stainless steel wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 1986

Dial: champagne, floating Cosmograph Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 15'305 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: R'985'697 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, service invoice dated July 2023, service guarantee card, service booklet, leather card holder, COSC hang tag, numbered hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 116: Daytona 'Floating Cosmograph Zenith', Reference 16528 | A yellow gold chronograph  wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1988

daytona 'floating cosmograph zenith', reference 16528 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1988

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back with military engraving Case number: 3'927'210, 0552/923-7697, 313/75 Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 87: Submariner 'Milsub', Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch made for the British Royal Navy | Circa 1975

submariner 'milsub', reference 5513 | a stainless steel wristwatch made for the british royal navy | circa 1975

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: K'134'231 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, document holder, numbered hang tag, COSC hang tag and presentation case with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 147: Daytona 'NOS', Reference 116520 | A fully stickered stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2001

daytona 'nos', reference 116520 | a fully stickered stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2001

Dial: black, honeycomb pattern Calibre: cal. A296 automatic, 19 jewels Movement number: 45'532 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 955'521 Size: 37 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 88: Explorer, Reference 6350 | A stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial | Circa 1953

explorer, reference 6350 | a stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial | circa 1953

Dial: black, COMEX logo Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back engraved 'ROLEX COMEX 24' Case number: 2'833'552 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175 mm Signed: movement, case and dial signed Rolex and COMEX Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 90: Submariner 'COMEX', Reference 5513 | A stainless steel wristwatch with helium escape valve made for the Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises | Circa 1970

submariner 'comex', reference 5513 | a stainless steel wristwatch with helium escape valve made for the compagnie maritime d'expertises | circa 1970

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Movement number: 7'363 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 6'121'094 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 175mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Rolex gold-plated buckle and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 76: Daytona, Reference 6265 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1979

daytona, reference 6265 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1979

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Movement number: D'835'288 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 6'312'294 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, COSC hang tag, Oyster booklet, presentation box, ice axe, signed photographs by Reinhold Messner, correspondence between Messner and the family of the original owner and a letter from the family of the original owner attesting that the present watch was a gift from Reinhold Messner

View 1 of Lot 94: Explorer II 'Messner', Reference 1655 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | Circa 1979

explorer ii 'messner', reference 1655 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour indication and bracelet | circa 1979

Dial: silvered Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 470'718 Size: 36.5 mm diameter Signed: case and movement, dial signed Rolex and Serpico y Laino Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 85: Retailed by Serpico y Laino: Reference 4537 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1946

retailed by serpico y laino: reference 4537 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch | circa 1946

Fine Jewelry

Set with an octagonal case, opens to reveal a round dial.

Set with an octagonal case, opens to reveal a round dial. 18 karat yellow goldSize 6¾Manual movementSigned RolexNumberedSwiss assay mark

View 1 of Lot 1244: Gold Watch Ring | 勞力士 | K金 錶戒指

gold watch ring | 勞力士 | k金 錶戒指

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: C0'546'029 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: G'197'310 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm (including additional lug) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex warranty card, instruction manual, card holder 'COSC' hang tag, three additional links and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 149: Daytona, Reference 116528 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2012

daytona, reference 116528 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2012

Dial: black, champagne registers Calibre: cal. 722-1 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 1’757’928 Closure: gold-plated Rolex buckle Size: 37 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 69: Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6239 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | Circa 1967

daytona 'paul newman', reference 6239 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch | circa 1967

Rolex Air-King, Reference 5500 A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1987 Dial: champagne with UAE Armed Forces crest Calibre: cal. 1520 automatic, 26 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 9’762’849 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 34 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: none The present Air-King features the coveted UAE Armed Forces crest on the dial. These were specially commissioned by the force directly from Rolex, and given out to members of the service as a sign of merit. A sign of authenticity when it comes to this reference is the dial colour: champagne toned dials are usually reserved for solid gold Air-King models, but are characteristic for stainless steel reference 5500s with the UAE Armed Forces crest.

View 1 of Lot 2124: Air-King, Reference 5500 | A stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, Made for the UAE Armed Forces, Circa 1987

air-king, reference 5500 | a stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, made for the uae armed forces, circa 1987

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 72C manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 384'253 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 84: Dato-Compax 'Jean-Claude Killy', Reference 6236 | A stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1958

dato-compax 'jean-claude killy', reference 6236 | a stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1958

Dial: mother of pearl Calibre: cal. 4030 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 116'171 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back with engraving Case number: A'857'724 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Rolex presentation case with Michael Schumacher autograph, notarised document confirming Michael Schumacher's signature and document confirming the story of the watch Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 118: Daytona 'Zenith', Reference 16518 | A yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial offered by Michael Schumacher to Nigel Stepney | Circa 1999

daytona 'zenith', reference 16518 | a yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with mother-of-pearl dial offered by michael schumacher to nigel stepney | circa 1999

Dial: black racing dial Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Case: 18k white gold, screw-down case back Case number: 06'175'2E3 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 205 mm (including additional link) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex warranty card, card holder, warranty manual, instruction manual, additional link and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 6: Daytona, Reference 116509 | A white gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and racing dial | Circa 2019

daytona, reference 116509 | a white gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet and racing dial | circa 2019

Dial: black sigma Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 3'999'817 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 86: Daytona 'Fuerza Aérea del Perú', Reference 6263 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet made for the Peruvian Air Force | Circa 1975 

daytona 'fuerza aérea del perú', reference 6263 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet made for the peruvian air force | circa 1975

Dial: black and champagne exotic dial Calibre: cal. 722-1 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: 14k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: 2'084'362 Closure: 14k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 78: Daytona 'Paul Newman John Player Special', Reference 6241 | A 14-carat yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1969

daytona 'paul newman john player special', reference 6241 | a 14-carat yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1969

Dial: blue Calibre: cal. 3135 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 0'913'888 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: D'373'539 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 57: Submariner, Reference 16618 | A yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet | Circa 2006

submariner, reference 16618 | a yellow gold wristwatch with date and bracelet | circa 2006

Dial: onyx Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels Mouvement number: 5930161 Case: platinum, screw-down case back Case number: X'258'330 Closure: platinum Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 62: Day-Date, Reference 18206 | A platinum automatic wristwatch with bracelet and onyx dial | Circa 1991

day-date, reference 18206 | a platinum automatic wristwatch with bracelet and onyx dial | circa 1991

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back Case number: 7’123’085 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 160 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Warranty, instruction manual and travel pouch

View 1 of Lot 66: Day-Date, Reference 18046 | A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1982

day-date, reference 18046 | a white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | circa 1982

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Movement number: 0'146 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 5'643'847 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 190 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 74: Daytona 'Big Red', Reference 6265 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1978

daytona 'big red', reference 6265 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1978

Dial: black exotic Calibre: cal. 722-1 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 1'695'309 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36.5 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: retailer's guarantee, Rolex guarantee, leather bifold and presentation box

View 1 of Lot 117: Daytona 'Paul Newman', Reference 6239 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1967

daytona 'paul newman', reference 6239 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1967

Dial: onyx Calibre: cal. 3155 automatic, 31 jewels Movement number: 5'901'553 Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back Case number: E'667'054 Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 170 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: no Accessories: Rolex leather card holder, product informational booklet, extra links, COSC hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 56: Day-Date, Reference 18238 | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and onyx dial | Circa 1990

day-date, reference 18238 | a yellow gold wristwatch with day, date, bracelet and onyx dial | circa 1990

Dial: white Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: T4'537'517 Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 00'J36'3X7 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm (including additional lug) Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex warranty card, instruction manual, original warranty, card holder, 'COSC' hang tag, additional link and presentation box with outer packaging

View 1 of Lot 5: Daytona, Reference 116500LN | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 2019 

daytona, reference 116500ln | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 2019

Rolex ‘Double Red’ Sea-Dweller “Tropical MK II”, Reference 1665 A stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1972 Dial: tropical Calibre: cal. 1570 automatic, 26 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw down case back Case number: 3’066’109 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp with diver’s extension Size: 40 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 180 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: Rolex Garanzia Following the monumental success of the Submariner and with the booming diving industry, Rolex began to notice a strange recurring phenomena - saturation divers would report the crystals of their Submariners popping off during regular usage. After a thorough investigation, the cause was finally found: helium gas would accumulate inside the watch case during long saturation dives and would need to escape, explosively if necessary, during decompression. The defining feature of the Sea-Dweller was the helium escape valve, invented and patented by Rolex themselves, located on the non-crown side case flank. This stroke of genius immediately remedied the crystal issue and was immediately adopted by diving professionals. The first reference of this historic model line was the 1665, and the first few batches within the reference were emblazoned with striking red text. These “Double Red” Sea-Dwellers have since become some of the most coveted dive watches ever made by Rolex. The present Double Red Sea-Dweller is made even more attractive thanks to its tropical dial, a natural process where the colour has patinated from its original black to a handsome and even brown colour. Only Mk II dials are accepted to become tropical, and the dial type is indeed present and correct.

View 1 of Lot 2129: ‘Double Red’ Sea-Dweller “Tropical MK II”, Reference 1665 | A stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and tropical dial, Circa 1972

‘double red’ sea-dweller “tropical mk ii”, reference 1665 | a stainless steel wristwatch with date, bracelet and tropical dial, circa 1972

Dial: meteorite Calibre: cal. 4130 automatic, 44 jewels Movement number: C0'135'465 Case: 18k white gold, diamond and sapphire-set, screw-down case back Case number: K'590'618 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: yes Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee, instruction manual, Oyster booklet, calendar card for 2004 and 2005, card holder, notepad leather bifold, gilt pen, three note pads, COSC hang tag and presentation box with outer packaging Please note the leather strap derived from endangered species is for display purposes only and is not sold with the watch. The watch will be shipped with a Sotheby’s branded calf leather strap.

View 1 of Lot 75: Daytona, Reference 116599 | A white gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial | Circa 2001

daytona, reference 116599 | a white gold, diamond and sapphire-set chronograph wristwatch with meteorite dial | circa 2001

Dial: silvered Calibre: cal. 727 manual winding, 17 jewels Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back Case number: 3'972'703 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 37 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: none

View 1 of Lot 115: Daytona 'Big Red', Reference 6265 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1975

daytona 'big red', reference 6265 | a stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | circa 1975

Dial: black Calibre: cal. 3035 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: O'740'888 Case: stainless steel, screw down case back with COMEX engraving and number Case number: 7'336'574 and 3067 Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp Size: 40 mm diameter Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: yes Accessories: Rolex Guarantee

View 1 of Lot 92: Sea-Dweller 'COMEX', Reference 16660 | A stainless steel wristwatch with helium escape valve, date and bracelet made for the Compagnie Maritime d'Expertises  | Circa 1982 

sea-dweller 'comex', reference 16660 | a stainless steel wristwatch with helium escape valve, date and bracelet made for the compagnie maritime d'expertises | circa 1982

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