9,440 CHF
Ref. 16622, “Yacht-Master” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Yacht-Master, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”, Ref. 16622. Case No. R294770. Made in 1987. Very fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold gentleman's wristwatch with date and Rolex stainless steel “Fliplock” Oyster bracelet. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown with protected double safety lock, bi-directional revolving frosted graduated white gold bezel for calculation of diving times, sapphire crystal with “cyclops” lens. Frosted silver with luminous white gold round, bâton and triangular indexes, Luminous white gold “Skeleton” hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium plated, “fausses côtes” decoration, 31 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes Reference 16622 was launched in 1992 and was intended to embody all that made the Rolex Oyster a success. In 1999 Rolex launched the new Oyster Perpetual Date “Yacht Master” Rolesium in stainless steel and platinum. The case and Oysterlock bracelet of that watch are in stainless steel, the rotating bezel and the dial are in platinum. The model is available in three versions: lady’s, mid-size and gentleman’s. This watch, part of the Mondani Collection, is not illustrated in the Mondani Rolex book.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
