ROLEX. A RARE 18K GOLD TONNEAU-SHAPED WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET

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ROLEX. A RARE 18K GOLD TONNEAU-SHAPED WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET

SIGNED ROLEX, QUARTZ, CASE NO. 876, REF. 5100, CIRCA 1971

Details

ROLEX. A RARE 18K GOLD TONNEAU-SHAPED WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE AND BRACELET
SIGNED ROLEX, QUARTZ, CASE NO. 876, REF. 5100, CIRCA 1971

With quartz movement, the brushed gilt dial with applied baton numerals, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, the heavy tonneau-shaped case with milled bezel, together with an 18k gold Rolex link bracelet and concealed deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. wide; overall length approximately 195 mm.

Special notice

Prospective buyers are advised that we cannot arrange delivery of Corum, Rolex, Piaget or Franck Muller watches to the United States due to import restrictions. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale.

Lot Essay

US$5,000-7,000

The quartz Rolex was introduced in 1970 as reference 5100. The initial pilot series production was completely sold out prior to delivery. Model 5100 was the first Rolex to have a sapphire crystal and the quick date change mechanism. It was also revolutionary for the new case design, much more angular in its shape than the Oyster case. Designed to be made in very limited quantities only, each Rolex Quartz is engraved with the limited edition number. The present is number 876.

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