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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18k gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and lapis lazuli dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, REF. 16018/16000, CASE NO. 5'216'224, MANUFACTURED IN 1977

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Rolex. A rare and attractive 18k gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet and lapis lazuli dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, ref. 16018/16000, case no. 5'216'224, manufactured in 1977
Cal. 3035 automatic movement, 27 jewels, lapis lazuli dial, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, 18k gold Rolex President bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial, and movement signed
34.5 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

The present watch is an excellent example of a DateJust with lapis lazuli dial. Rolex experimented with many different hard-stones, as well as mother-of-pearl, coral, onyx, tiger's-eye, and lapis lazuli. Due to their fragile nature and high manufacturing cost, as a high percentage of dials break during the production process, these watches are highly sought after.

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