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Rolex. An unusual 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set self-winding water-resistant calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DAY-DATE, REF. 18038, MOVEMENT NO. O133530, CASE NO. 5724381, MANUFACTURED IN 1979

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Rolex. An unusual 18K gold, sapphire and diamond-set self-winding water-resistant calendar wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Day-Date, ref. 18038, movement no. O133530, case no. 5724381, manufactured in 1979
Cal. 3055 nickel-finished lever movement, 27 jewels, the pavé-set diamond dial with applied rectangular-cut sapphire numerals to 3, 6 and 9 o'clock, sweep centre seconds, aperture for day and magnified window for date, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type-case with diamond-set bezel, screw back and screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex President bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. wide

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This lot is offered without reserve. 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 a Rolex brown leather presentation box.

The present model, reference 18038, is normally fitted with a gold fluted bezel. This example however has been upgraded, probably upon the original owner's request, with an original Rolex diamond-set bezel, usually reserved for reference 18048, and an original Rolex diamond and sapphire-set dial.

This watch appears to be in new old stock condition as it is still retaining the green protective label to the case back.

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