106th Auction

2022/5/21

Lot 137

Rolex
Datejust

A rare bi-color wristwatch with date and Tapestry Dial

Sold

estimated
3.2005.500 €
Price realized
5.300 €
specific features
Case
Steel/18 K gold, screw back ref. 16000, screwed "Twinlock" winding crown, reeded gold bezel, very good steel/gold "Jubilee" bracelet Ref. 62523H.18, endlinks stamped 455, bracelet length 150 mm, total length 180 mm.
Dial
Gilt, patterned, applied indexes with luminous dots (tritium), luminous baton hands (tritium).
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.9153125
Ref.16013
Cal.3035
Diam.36 mm
Circa1985
Ctry.Switzerland


The "Tapestry Dial" describes a dial variant in which the dial shows a vertical stripe. This gives it a very lively appearance and makes it shimmer in different shades of gold depending on the incidence of light - an extremely attractive timepiece that is ideal for regular wear.