Lot 281
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oysterquartz Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1980. Reference 19018, serial...
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Lot 281
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oysterquartz Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1980. Reference 19018, serial...
Lot 281
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oysterquartz Day-Date bracelet watch. Circa 1980. Reference 19018, serial 6460774. Signed quartz calibre 5055. Champagne dial with gilt baton hour markers, day and date apertures to twelve and three. Fluted bezel, 18ct yellow gold case fitted to a signed 18ct yellow gold President bracelet with Crownclasp. 35mm. Box and papers.
Rolex first ventured into quartz as part of the Beta 21 Collaboration, producing the Quartz Date in 1970. This was a success with the initial run of 1000 pieces selling out immediately but sharing a movement was never going to work for Rolex in the long term and in 1972 they withdrew from the project, spending the next five years developing their own quartz movement. 1977 saw the launch of the Oysterquartz and the Oysterquartz Day Date with eleven jewel movements finished to an extraordinarily high standard. These continued in production until 2001 when Rolex stopped quartz manufacture altogether.
Export issue: Yes
Papers: Yes
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is not currently functioning, whether this is due to the need for a new battery or symptomatic of something more serious is unknown.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li>Dial appears to be in an average condition with some light marks and scratches when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Hands show marks and tarnishing when viewed under a x4 loupe
<li>Glass has some scratches and marks when viewed under a 4x loupe.
<li>Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints.
<li>Crown screws down and is currently functioning correctly; the surface has light scratches and marking.
<li>Bracelet has medium scratches and some signs of stretching to links.
<li>Clasp is currently functioning and shows visible scratches and marks.
<li>Bracelet measures approximately 17cm including case.<p>
<p>This lot comes with a box in used condition with heavy wear and papers to consist of a certificate dated 9.10.1981.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p> Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>
Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk
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