Lot 827
A fine, attractive and “new-old-stock” stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, blue sodalite dial, diamond-set indexes,...
Lot Is Closed
Sold
HK$151,200
Est HK$79,000 - HK$120,000
Timed Auction
HONG KONG: WATCHES ONLINE AUCTION I
ARTIST
Rolex
Size
36mm diameter
Description
...gold bezel, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Year: Circa 2003
Reference No: 16234
Case No: Y517’172
Model Name: Datejust
Material: Stainless steel
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet, endlinks stamped “555B”, max length 200mm
Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “DT10”
Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Precision Watch Co., LTD Hong Kong dated 20th November 2003, instruction manual, product literature, 2002-2003 calendar card, green card holder, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

The Rolex Datejust has been an icon since its initial launch in the 1940s being the world’s first ever self-winding waterproof wristwatch with a date window on the dial. Today, the model continues to thrive becoming one of the signatures from the firm. In 1988, Rolex released the ref. 16234 featuring the manufacturer’s upgraded cal. 3135. Furthermore, it was the first from its model to feature a robust sapphire crystal replacing the former Plexiglas. The present example Rolex Datejust ref. 16234 features the desirable and rare blue sodalite dial. Hardstone dials are among collectors favourite due to the uniqueness of each individual example and the precision it requires to execute. Set with 11 brilliant-cut diamonds as indexes, the present “new-old-stock” example features a case retaining its original factory protective stickers and the green sticker on the caseback. Offered with its full set of accessories, the present example from circa 2003, is a must have for lovers of the Datejust.

Signature
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed