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Rolex

Ref. 326939

Sky-Dweller

A fine and attractive white gold dual-time annual calendar wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Estimate
HK$144,000 - 224,000
€16,000 - 24,900
$18,500 - 28,700
HK$302,400
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
Circa 2014
Reference No
326939
Case No
C23P0525
Model Name
Sky-Dweller
Material
18K white gold
Calibre
Automatic, cal. 9001, 40 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
18K white gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 205mm
Clasp/Buckle
18K white gold Rolex deployant clasp
Dimensions
42mm diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Scheuble Heidenheim, Germany dated 21st May 2015, instruction manual, product literature, green leather holder, fitted presenation box and outer packaging.
Catalogue Essay
The Rolex Sky-Dweller revealed in Baselworld 2012 was the quintessential timepieces for travellers, the combination of an annual calendar along with a dual-time GMT indicator was a true revelation in the world of Rolex. Pioneered with perfection, the Sky-Dweller was designed with 11 new patents, including the ingenious three-position ring commend bezel that enables seamless adjustment on the get-go with just the winding crown. Each quarter turn of the fluted bezel unlocks a series of adjustment starting from date adjustment, then hour hand and finally the 24-hour disc. The reference was introduced in three precious metal, yellow gold, Everose gold, and like the present example the white gold.

The present ref. 326939 fitted with a monochromatic appearance featuring a black dial, bold Arabic numerals and a highly legible white 24-hour disc. Furthermore, the small aperture above each hour marker cleverly indicates the month with a display of a popping contrast in red. Designed with mechanical brilliance and simplicity, the present sought-after example preserved in excellent overall condition is charmed with its original guarantee and accessories.

Rolex

Swiss | 1905
Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.
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