Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV Hong Kong Friday, May 27, 2022 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 124300
    Case No: 185S8957
    Model Name: Oyster Perpetual 41 “Yellow”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3230, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 41mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee card dated 3rd August 2021, instruction manual, product literature, green card holder, hang tags, outer packaging and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present example Rolex Oyster Perpetual 41 ref. 123400 from circa 2021 features a bright yellow lacquer dial. One of the rarest colours featured in vintage “stella” models, it is a refreshing moment for collectors today to be able to acquire a contemporary version of the coveted model. Announced just this spring of its discontinuation of this variant at Watches & Wonders 2022 along with the "Tiffany" blue and coral red variant, the demand of this yellow Oyster Perpetual 41 is at all time high, and is a perfect timepiece for the up and coming summer season.

  • 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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Ref. 124300
A fine, well-preserved and sought-after stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, yellow lacquer dial, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2021
41mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 60,000 
€5,100-7,600
$5,100-7,700

Sold for HK$176,400

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia 
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIV

Hong Kong Auction 27 - 28 May 2022