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 2019
    Reference No: 116610LV
    Case No: 4M5N4375
    Model Name: Submariner “Hulk”
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3135, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, max length 215mm
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel Rolex Oyster deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 40mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped Khimji Ramdas LLC, Sultanate of Oman dated 15th September 2019, instruction manual, product literature, leather card holder, hang tags, fitted presentation box and Khanjar stamped outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    Introduced in 2010, the Rolex Submariner ref. 116610LV is a highly coveted timepiece that holds an iconic status within watch collectors. Nicknamed the “Hulk”, it succeeded the 50th Anniversary reference 16610LV “Kermit” and share a similar overall design and aesthetics. However, one of its distinguishing features is the robust and scratch-resistant green Cerachrom bezel. The bezel is complemented by a sunburst dial that shares the same sheen, creating a harmonious aesthetic. The vibrant green hue of the dial adds depth to the otherwise understated design and pays homage to Rolex's signature color.

    Adding to its rarity, the present example boasts a caseback engraving of the "Khanjar". These timepieces with the special emblem were commissioned by His Majesty Sultan Qaboos and are exceedingly rare and sought-after. The watch is offered in a "new-old-stock" condition, meaning it has never been worn and retains its original stickers. It is accompanied by its original accessories, Khanjar stamped outer box and comes with a guarantee stamped by Khimji Ramdas, the official retailer of Rolex in Muscat, Oman.

  • 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. 116610LV
A “new-old-stock” and very rare stainless steel diver’s wristwatch with center seconds, date, bracelet, engraved Khanjar caseback, guarantee and Khanjar presentation box, made for the Sultanate of Oman

Circa 2019
40mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$200,000 - 360,000 
€24,000-43,200
$25,600-46,200

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Thomas Perazzi
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+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