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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1997
    Reference No: 16220
    Movement No: 7’549’605
    Case No: T407’442
    Model Name: Datejust
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet stamped “78360”, endlinks stamped “558B”, max length 170mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “Z2”
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Oriental Watch Co., LTD Hong Kong dated April 1997 and fitted presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The Rolex Datejust ref. 16220 was first released in 1989 featuring the firm’s upgraded cal. 3135. Though its case size retains at 36mm diameter the design has evolved slightly from its previous models, though with that said, it is still quintessentially iconic as it was first introduced in the mid-1940s. The most fascinating feature of the reference was the incorporation of the sunburst dial. Indicated via Roman numerals, the present crisp example displays a highly desirable sunburst dial of the sought-after salmon hue. Preserved in excellent overall condition and complete with its guarantee and presentation box, this lot is offered with no reserve, making it extremely attractive and one not to miss out on.

  • 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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Lot offered with No Reserve

Ref. 16220
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with center seconds, date, "salmon" sunburst dial, Roman numerals, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 1997
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$24,000 - 40,000 
€3,100-5,100
$3,100-5,100

Sold for HK$47,880

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