108th Auction
2023/5/20
Lot 256
RolexDatejust
An attractive vintage bi-color wristwatch with date and rare "Buckley" dial
Sold
estimated
2.500—3.500 €
Price realized
3.800 €
specific features
Case
Steel/14 K gold, screw back with marking 16000, screwed "Twinlock" winding gold crown, reeded gold bezel, long and well preserved US-American "coffee bean" steel/14 K gold "Jubilee" bracelet, US-American Oysterclasp folding clasp, bracelet length 135 mm, total length 180 mm.
Dial
Rare "Buckley" dial, white, black Roman numerals, luminous dots (slightly rubbed), black hands with luminous material.
Movement
Automatic.
Case no.5611622
Ref.16013
Cal.3035
Diam.36 mm
Circa1978
Ctry.Switzerland
The Buckley dial is one of the rarer variations of the Datejust series and stands out because of its black Roman numerals and hands instead of the usual gold. The strong contrast between the black markers and hands on the white dial guarantees perfect readability and exudes classic elegance.
The watch is in exceptionally good condition with beautiful well-defined edges on the bezel. The case is unpolished. The bracelet is long and in very good condition. The movement is clean and has a silver hairspring; only the luminous dots show some imperfections.