Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII Hong Kong Thursday, November 25, 2021 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1990
    Reference No: 14060
    Movement No: 4’534’817
    Case No: E’893’996
    Model Name: Submariner
    Material: Stainless Steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal.3000, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp stamped “93150”, endlinks stamped “501,B”, max length 200mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster clasp stamped ‘O7’
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex warranty stamped by Tiffany & Co., Rolex product booklets, Green Rolex holder, and Tiffany & Co. presentation box.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Launched in 1990 replacing the famed ref. 5513 introduced in 1962, the ref. 14060 is the success model that features lacquered dial without a date function and received all the modern Rolex updates fitted with sapphire crystal, it is also the last of the reference to have lugs holes allowing for easy switch of bracelets for straps or Nato for different looks. The present lot reference 14060 is easily one of the standout fan-favourites.

    The present example preserved in an attractive overall condition is a double signed piece retailed by Tiffany & Co. heightening the rarity for the present example. Few retailers have had a relationship with Rolex like Tiffany & Co. has. The jeweller has proudly emblazoned its logo on a variety of Rolex wristwatches, ranging from the GMT-Master to the Cosmograph Daytona and Submariner. The present lot is further enhanced by the original Rolex warranty paper stamped by Tiffany & Co and the iconic blue Tiffany & Co outer packaging and presentation box. The completeness of this double signed Submariner truly stand out from the crowd and it is in a league of its own.

  • 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. 14060
A rare and attractive stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, bracelet, warranty and presentation box, retailed by Tiffany & Co.

Circa 1990
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$120,000 - 200,000 
€13,300-22,100
$15,400-25,600

Sold for HK$403,200

Contact Specialist

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

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIII

Hong Kong Auctions 25-26 November 2021