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    Jewels: The New York Sale & The Annenberg Diamond

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    21 October 2009

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    Lot 44

    **A WHITE GOLD AND CHALCEDONY ''DAYTONA'' CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX

    Price realised

    USD 27,500

    Estimate

    USD 13,000 - USD 15,000

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    **A WHITE GOLD AND CHALCEDONY "DAYTONA" CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, BY ROLEX
    With nickel-finished lever movement, 44 jewels, the circular chrysophrase dial with white gold Roman numerals, with three subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minute and 12 hour registers, within an 18k white gold tonneau-shaped water-resistant case, to the green lizard strap and white gold deployant clasp, mounted in 18k white gold, circa 2000, 7 ins., with Swiss assay marks, in a Rolex green leather case, with papers, notepad, document holder and cleaning cloth
    Dial, case, movement and clasp signed Rolex, case no. P162521, reference no. 116519

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    Special Notice

    Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.


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