ROLEX, DAY-DATE 40 REF. 228206, A PLATINUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH EASTERN ARABIC NUMERALS
CASE NUMBER: 9E700262
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Price Realised USD 113,400
Estimate
USD 100,000 - USD 150,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 30 Apr 2024
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ROLEX, DAY-DATE 40 REF. 228206, A PLATINUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH EASTERN ARABIC NUMERALS
The present timepiece is no ordinary Day-Date 40 model. Cased entirely in noble platinum and fitted with a heavy platinum President bracelet, this timepiece has an olive green dial with applied Eastern Arabic numerals and the day and date wheels in the Arabic script.
Rolex has a history of producing Middle East editions in platinum with Eastern Arabic dials that go way back to the early 1960s, most notably the Ref. 1804 ‘Scheherazade’ (Lot 51, The Dubai Edit auction in April 2021). Exotic and extremely exclusive, over the decades these watches have become extremely collectible and have spawned a huge following among discerning collectors.
It was not until 2016 that Rolex finally decided to introduce the Day-Date 40 'Arabic Dial'. Whilst not limited in production, this special model is only supplied to select dealers in the Middle East and is therefore extremely rare.
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OVERALL CONDITION: Excellent CASE: Excellent, with protective stickers visible on the caseband DIAL: Nice, clean, and original MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, we do not test the movement for accuracy. A service is recommended. BRACELET: Excellent condition, folding clasp with protective stickers. Overall length including watch head: 175 mm. (Approx.)
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Lot 19Sale 23035
CASE NUMBER: 9E700262ROLEX, DAY-DATE 40 REF. 228206, A PLATINUM AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH EASTERN ARABIC NUMERALS Estimate: USD 100,000 - 150,000
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