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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18388, A RARE GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: E556304

Name: ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18388, A RARE GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH
Brand: CASE NUMBER: E556304
Price: 32000.00 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

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ROLEX, DAY-DATE REF. 18388, A RARE GOLD, DIAMOND AND RUBY-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: E556304

CIRCA: 1990
CASE MATERIAL: 18k yellow gold, bezel set alternately with diamonds and rubies, lugs set with diamonds
DIAMETER: 36 mm.
BRACELET: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet
DIAL: Gold tone with ruby hour markers ringed by a string of diamonds
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time, day, date
CLASP: Rolex 18k yellow gold deployant buckle

This lot has been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lot be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.

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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.

OVERALL CONDITION: Good

CASE: Good, the gem-setting on the bezel and lugs is clean and intact. Gold hallmarks are crisp and visible on the underside of the lugs

DIAL: Nice, clean and original. Lume plots on hands react briefly to UV light

MOVEMENT: Ticking at the time of cataloguing. However, a service is recommended.

BRACELET: Shows signs of wear, has surface scratches on the buckle. Visible gap between the lugs, possibly from stretch
Length: 130 mm. with 2 removable links

PLEASE NOTE:
This report has been prepared by Christie's specialists and is no substitute for physical examination by you and/or your advisors. Christie's specialists are not trained restorers and the report set forth above is not a comprehensive condition report prepared by a professional conservator. While we make certain observations on the work which we trust are helpful, we recommend you consult your own restorer for a more complete report. Prospective purchasers should bear in mind that this report will not disclose any imperfections which may only be revealed during the course of subsequent restoration. This report is provided to you as a courtesy and Christie's is not responsible for the accuracy or completeness of this report. Buyers are reminded that Christie's warranties with respect to property are limited as set forth in our Conditions of Sale and do not extend to condition.

Effective 7 February 2022
A buyer’s premium is payable by the successful buyer of an item at auction, based on the hammer price of each lot sold. The current buyer’s premium rates are an amount equal to 26% of the hammer price of each lot up to and including £700,000/US$1,000,000; plus 20% of the hammer price from £700,001/US$1,000,001 up to and including £4,500,000/US$6,000,000 and 14.5 per cent from £4,500,001/US$6,000,001.

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