Rolex Day-Date 36 18039

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Event:
Date:
Lot Number:
Condition: -
Year of Production: 1979
Case Size: 35mm
Case Material: White gold
Dial Color: Blue
Bracelet/Strap: White gold
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United States
Description

Rolex REFERENCE 18039 DAY-DATE A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1979

Rolex REFERENCE 18039 DAY-DATE A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1979 Dial: blue sunburst, diamond-set Caliber: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 0'423'950 Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back Case number: 6'309'099 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Rolex pouchRolex Rolex REFERENCE 18039 DAY-DATE A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1979 REFERENCE 18039 DAY-DATE A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1979 Estimate: 12,000 - 18,000 USD Lot sold: 13,860 USD Rolex REFERENCE 18039 DAY-DATE A WHITE GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH DAY, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1979 Dial: blue sunburst, diamond-set Caliber: cal. 3055 automatic, 27 jewels Movement number: 0'423'950 Case: 18k white gold, screw down case back Case number: 6'309'099 Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet with folding clasp Size: 35 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm Signed: case, dial and movement Box: no Papers: no Accessories: Rolex pouch Condition report Case: The case is in overall good condition with surface scratching visible throughout. The bracelet is in equivalent condition with some signs of stretch. The rhodium plating on the bracelet and crown is beginning to wear. Dial: The diamond-set dial is in very good overall condition with visible wear/ losses to the blue surrounding the luminous plots. Possibly relumed. The hands have possibly been replaced. Movement: Day and date functions operating. The movement is running at time of cataloguing, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. The online condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance purposes only. The images of the lot also form part of the online condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's. Any reference to condition in the online condition report does not amount to a full description of condition. The online condition report may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the online condition report of the lot or shown in the online images of the lot (for example, the online condition report may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome). Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. The online condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation but rather the online condition report is a statement of subjective, qualified opinion (for example, information regarding colour, clarity and weight of gemstones are statements of opinion only and not statements of fact). Please also note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and wrist bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. In addition, certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot (for example, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades). For these reasons, the online condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. Prospective buyers should also refer to the Buying at Auction guide which includes important notices concerning the type of property in this sale. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species. Please be advised that wristbands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping. NOTWITHSTANDING THIS ONLINE CONDITION REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE/BUSINESS APPLICABLE TO THE RESPECTIVE SALE.

Collectible Features |Rolex Day-Date 36 18039

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Tropical Dial
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