18th Mar, 2023 9:30 GMT/BST
Rolex: A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Centre Seconds Wristwatch, signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, model: Date, ref: 15200, 1990, (calibre 3135) lever movement signed and numbered 5522493, adjusted to five positions and temperature, white dial with Roman and baton markers, date aperture, case with screw down crown, screw back stamped inside with maker's mark Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland and numbered 15200, case serial number E130306, Rolex stainless steel oyster bracelet with a deployant clasp numbered 78350 and date letter code for 1989, end links numbered 557B, with Rolex boxes, guarantee paperwork, 1990/1991 calendar card, card holder and booklets
34mm wide
Sold for £2,400
Estimated at £1,500 - £2,000
Case and bracelet with surface scratches, case with minor dents in parts which are only visible under an eyeglass, Rolex crown is screwing down correctly on the threaded tube, glass is clean, dial is clean, date is changing correctly, hand setting correctly, balance is swinging when shaking the watch from side to side, but then stops after about ten seconds, movement has no power going through it at present, movement not working.
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Auction: Fine Jewellery, Watches & Silver, 18th Mar, 2023
Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sales are held three times a year, coinciding with the Fine Sales. They offer the top tier of consignments, focusing on important diamonds, fine period and designer jewellery, the most desirable vintage and modern luxury watches by top makers and fine pieces of period silver.
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Sunday 12th March 11am-4pm, Monday 13th March - Friday 17th March 10am-4pm and morning of the sale from 8am.
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