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Rolex. A rare and unusual 18K white gold tonneau-shaped water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, original certificates and box

SIGNED ROLEX, QUARTZ, NO. 758, RETAILED BY OROLOGERIA LUIGI VERGA, MILANO, REF. 5100, CIRCA 1978

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Rolex. A rare and unusual 18K white gold tonneau-shaped water-resistant wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, original certificates and box
Signed Rolex, Quartz, No. 758, retailed by Orologeria Luigi Verga, Milano, ref. 5100, circa 1978
With Beta-21 quartz movement, 13 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied baton numerals with luminous accents, painted black five minute and fifths seconds division, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, magnified window for date, in massive tonneau-shaped case with milled bezel, heavy 18K white gold Rolex link bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. wide

Special notice

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.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by Rolex Attestation de Chronomètre Officiel, Orologeria Luigi Verga Certificato d'origine e di garanzia and envelope, Rolex brown leather presentation box.

The quartz Rolex, reference 5100, was introduced in 1970 and immediately so successful that 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 watch, one of the very rare white gold examples, is number 758.

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