23rd Feb, 2020 14:30

The Rolex Auction

 
  Lot 750
 

A GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX GOLD WATCH

GENTLEMAN'S ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE EIGHTEEN CARAT GOLD AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH,
1985 from serial number, model no. 18038 and serial no.8875469 both from case edge, the round gold coloured dial with applied baton hour markers, date aperture at 3, railroad outer seconds track with Roman numerals, fluted bezel to the 36mm case, on a president bracelet strap with 55B to the interior of the end links, signed Rolex clasp numbered 8385, with two additional links, lacking box, with papers

 

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Sold for £6,000
Estimated at £6,000 - £9,000


Condition Report

Very good overall
General wear
Scratches to case and bracelet, all consistent with age and use
Bracelet clasp working
Ticking at present
Date can be set
Hands can be set
Day has not been set in house
Requires cleaning all over
A few tiny nicks to crystal

 
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