Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE Hong Kong Monday, November 25, 2019 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1986
    Reference No: 16030
    Movement No: 1’699’041
    Case No: 9’570’171
    Model Name: Datejust
    Material: Stainless steel
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3035, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Crocodile
    Clasp/Buckle: Stainless steel pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm Diameter
    Signed: Dial, case and movement signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present Datejust ref. 16030 fitted with a black dial is a classic example of one of the most iconic watches produced by Rolex. Furthermore, exemplifying its classic black dial is the presence of “Tiffany & Co.”, giving this present watch another area of fascination. Started from the 1950’s the “co-signed” dials were of a common trait amongst some of the most reputable brands in the industry as an effort to co-promote each other through a product that will last for a lifetime.

  • 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. 16030
A fine and attractive stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds and date, retailed by Tiffany & Co.

Circa 1986
36mm Diameter
Dial, case and movement signed

Estimate
HK$32,000 - 48,000 
€3,600-5,500
$4,100-6,200

Sold for HK$43,750

Contact Specialist

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

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: NINE

Hong Kong Auction 25-26 November 2019