Rolex - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX Hong Kong Saturday, November 23, 2024 | Phillips
  • Manufacturer: Rolex
    Year: Circa 1978
    Reference No: 16019, inside caseback stamped “16000”
    Movement No: 0’107’092
    Case No: 5’497’767
    Model Name: Datejust
    Material: 18K white gold
    Calibre: Automatic, cal. 3035, 27 jewels
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: 18K white gold Rolex pin buckle
    Dimensions: 36mm diameter
    Signed: Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

  • Catalogue Essay

    Highly collectible, the Datejust models in precious metal especially in white gold are rare finds. Marked with the model number 9 signifying its rare metal, the present ref. 16019 hailing from the late 70s is no ordinary example. First and foremost, it features a beautiful rich Burl wood dial with exquisite twist and swirl grains unique to each dial. Just imagine finding the perfect pattern from each piece of wood during production, its likely one in a million that would be on par with Rolex’s high quality standard. Complementing the cool white metal, the dial features desirable silver print with extra-long indexes as well as aperture frame for the date wheel. The preservation of this present ref. 16019 is simply stunning, razor sharp edges, crisp and untouched brushed finishing on the lugs will tick the boxes of connoisseurs. Only a handful of such configuration has surfaced in the market, this example will surely impress collectors with its charm.

  • 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. 16019, inside caseback stamped “16000”
A rare, well-preserved and attractive white gold wristwatch with center seconds, date and “Burl wood” dial

Circa 1978
36mm diameter
Case, dial, movement and buckle signed

Estimate
HK$150,000 - 300,000 
€17,700-35,300
$19,200-38,500

Sold for HK$342,900

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
+852 2318 2030
WatchesHK@phillips.com
 

Gertrude Wong
Head of Sale, Hong Kong
+852 2318 2045
gertrudewong@phillips.com
 

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: XIX

Hong Kong Auction 23 - 24 November 2024