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9 . Rolex
A rare yellow gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds , date and lapis lazuli hardstone dial
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Manufacturer Rolex Year 1988
Reference No . 16018 Movement No . 0 ’ 460 ’ 154 Case No . R526400 Model Name DateJust Material 18k yellow gold and lapis lazuli Calibre Automatic , 3035 ,
27 jewels Bracelet / Strap Navy crocodile leather strap Clasp / Buckle Gilt Rolex buckle stamped Rolex SA Dimensions 36 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Literature For another example of a reference 16018 DateJust , however with gold Arabic numerals and inner second scale , please see Rolex Collecting Vintage Wristwatches by Osvaldo Patrizzi , page 310 .
The present watch features a lapis lazuli hardstone dial that perfectly balances with the yellow gold case and fluted bezel . One can easily determine the use of hardstone by the gold frame around the date aperture . The watch is offered in very appealing and crisp condition .
Estimate HKD 70,000-90,000 USD 8,800-12,000