Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XV Hong Kong Monday, November 28, 2022 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 2001
    Reference No: 80298
    Case No: P191’704
    Model Name: Pearlmaster Datejust
    Material: 18K yellow gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 2235, 31 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet, max length 185mm
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold and diamond-set Rolex Pearlmaster folding deployant clasp
    Dimensions: 29mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Rolex guarantee stamped J H Medikow & Co, dated 5th November 2001, leather card holder, keys, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.

  • Catalogue Essay

    A perfect blend between horology and jewelry, the Rolex Pearlmaster Datejust launched in 1992 is an extravagant timepiece that will impress the distinguished ladies. Exclusively crafted from precious metals such as yellow gold and pink gold, the collection is adorned with an array of gemstones that showcases Rolex’s gem-setting mastery. Opulent and sparkling with diamonds, the present ref. 80298 is fitted with an irresistible mother-of-pearl dial surrounded by ten diamond hour markers further elevating its sophistication. Sized at a petite 29mm diameter and paired with a masterfully decorated matching yellow gold Pearlmaster diamond-set bracelet. A special watch ready for any special occasion, the present timepiece is the perfect addition for any chic lady’s collection. Presented in excellent overall condition, the present timepiece is further charmed with its guarantee and presentation box.

  • Artist Biography

    Rolex

    Swiss • 1905

    Founded in 1905 England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, it soon became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving its headquarters to Geneva in 1919. Like no other company, the success of the wristwatch can be attributed to many of Rolex's innovations that made them one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These innovations include their famous "Oyster" case — the world's first water resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and their "Perpetual" — the first reliable self-winding movement for wristwatches launched in 1933. They would form the foundation for Rolex's Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956, but also importantly for their sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.

    One of its most famous models is the Cosmograph Daytona. Launched in 1963, these chronographs are without any doubt amongst the most iconic and coveted of all collectible wristwatches. Other key collectible models include their most complicated vintage watches, including references 8171 and 6062 with triple calendar and moon phase, "Jean Claude Killy" triple date chronograph models and the Submariner, including early "big-crown" models and military-issued variants.

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Ref. 80298
A lady's bejeweled and attractive yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch with center seconds, date, mother-of-pearl dial with diamond-set indexes, bracelet, guarantee and presentation box

Circa 2001
29mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

Estimate
HK$260,000 - 460,000 
€30,900-54,700
$33,300-59,000

Sold for HK$252,000

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2001
WatchesHK@phillips.com

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XV

28 - 29 November 2022 (Online Registration ends 27 Nov, 2pm HKT)