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

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  • Condition Report

  • Description

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2002
    Reference No: 16718
    Movement No: 9’463’772
    Case No: Y164’415
    Model Name: GMT-Master II
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3185, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet, endlinks stamped “46 B”, max length 195mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Rolex Oyster deployant clasp stamped “78798” and “DT6”
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Perfumería Ultra Mexico dated 3rd April 2004, product literature, hang tag, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    The GMT-Master II collection stands as an iconic symbol of Rolex, instantly recognizable and beloved by many. Its origins trace back to the 1950s, a period marked by the rise of commercial air travel, when a wristwatch was designed specifically for commercial pilots to conveniently track time across different time zones. Throughout its history, the collection has seen various case and bezel materials, and the current iteration boasts one of the most appealing combinations.

    The present example showcases a luxurious and visually striking yellow gold case, complemented by a sleek black glossy dial. The gold printing on the dial pays homage to the gilt dials that were produced in the early days of the collection, adding a touch of vintage charm.

    The watch further houses the caliber 3185, which was the first Rolex movement to feature an independently adjustable 24-hour hand. The present timepiece is notably exceptionally well-preserved, and it represents the perfect transition from the use of tritium lumes to Super-LumiNova. The advantage of Super-LumiNova is its resistance to discoloration or aging over time, ensuring that the luminescent markers will maintain their white appearance for years to come.

  • 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. 16718
A well-preserved, fine and rare yellow gold dual-time wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2002
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$160,000 - 240,000 
€19,200-28,700
$20,500-30,800

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Thomas Perazzi
Deputy Chairman, Watches, Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2031
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+ 852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XVIII

Hong Kong Auction 24 - 25 May 2024