Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII Hong Kong Friday, May 24, 2024 | Phillips

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  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2021
    Reference No: 126000
    Case No: 02Y4K322
    Model Name: Oyster Perpetual 36
    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: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 25th June 2021 and hang tag.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Officially released in 2020 and discontinued in certain colours in 2022, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual collection with their colourful lacquer dials are an homage to the extremely rare "Stella" dials from the past.

    Launched in three different sizes, 41mm (ref. 123400), 36mm (ref. 126000) and 31mm (ref. 277200), the lacquered dials were made available in the following colors: pink, green, yellow, turquoise blue, and coral red like the present example. Fitted with the latest in house calibre 3230 that works much more efficiently than its predecessor (Calibre 3130). The new calibre has the chronergy escapement patent by Rolex.

    A global sensation when it was revealed by Rolex, the ‘Coral Red’ is aesthetically appealing with the rich and bright red that gives off a sense of boldness and style. Furthermore being extremely legible when contrasting against the stainless steel case. At 36mm in diameter the timepiece sits extremely comfortably on the wrist and definitely calls for attention with its irresistible boldness.

  • 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. 126000
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with ‘coral red’ lacquer dial, center seconds and guarantee

Circa 2021
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$40,000 - 60,000 
€4,800-7,200
$5,100-7,700

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Thomas Perazzi
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+852 2318 2031
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Head of Sale, Hong Kong
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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024