Rolex - The Geneva Watch Auction: XIX featuring the Guido Mondani Collection Geneva Saturday, May 11, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Condition Report

  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: 2021
    Reference No: 126610LN
    Case No: 4157D125
    Model Name: Submariner
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3235, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by guarantee dated December 05, 2021, product literature, Abate product literature, wallet, presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    A classic within the catalog, the Submariner has always been a Rolex classic with its sporty and practical features. While its appearance has slightly changed over the years, some characteristics remain constant, such as the rotating bezel, luminous hour markers and luminous hands.

    Released in 2020, the reference 126610LN delighted collectors and scholars. While it has a slightly larger diameter of 41mm, compared to its predecessor, it has slimmer lugs, giving the watch a slightly more proportional look. Furthermore, the movement was upgraded to an in-house caliber, the cal. 3235. The present watch most notable has a special engraving bearing "Abate 1920-2020". The present watch was made in 50 examples to celebrate the 100th anniversary for the retailer based in San Remo (Italy).

    The present watch is preserved in excellent and virtually unworn condition.

  • Artist Biography

    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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From the Guido Mondani Collection

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Ref. 126610LN
A fine and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box, made to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Abate

2021
41mm Diameter
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed

Estimate
CHF10,000 - 20,000 
€10,200-20,400
$10,900-21,900

Sold for CHF17,780

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The Geneva Watch Auction: XIX featuring the Guido Mondani Collection

Geneva Auction 11 - 12 May 2024