Rolex. A fine and iconic 18k yellow gold self-winding wristwatch with date
Oyster Perpetual Submariner Date, Ref.16618, Case No. E917720, sold in 1991
£18,900
Auction: 21 November 2024 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Cal. 3135, automatic movement, satin blue dial with tritium luminescent dot, baton and triangle indexes within gold collets, date aperture under magnifying lens, gold Mercedes hands, centre seconds, sapphire crystal, 18k yellow gold Oyster case with screw-down reverse and Oyster Triplock crown, on fitted 18k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet with flip-lock clasp with diver extension, clasp code 92908/P6. Accompanied by the original punched Rolex warranty dated June 5, 1991 in Antigua (country code 757) and original 1991 numbered sales receipt from Little Switzerland, Heritage Quay, Antiqua for US$14,487.50, with discount.
Dimensions
Diameter 40mm, approx. inner bracelet diameter 190mm.
Footnote
From the original owner, this watch was apparently purchased whilst on a corporate sailing retreat in the West Indies. Offered in unaltered condition, the tritium luminescent indexes have started changing to an off-white colour and the blue dial taking on an attractive purple hue.