FORTUNA June Jewels & Watches | June 29, 2022, 11AM EDT | PHOTOS NOT SHOWN TO SCALE LOT 1001
Rolex Ladies jewelry Watch in 18K Gold CIRCA: 1970s REF.: 242 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 47 mm wide DIAL: Silver mirror dial with applied Rolex logo at the “12” hour marker BRACELET MATERIAL: Wide integrated mesh bracelet MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 6 inches MOVEMENT: Manual wind CALIBER: 1400 In the 1970s, watch manufacturers experimented with some pretty wild designs. Rolex was typically extremely conservative in design. However, they made a handful of truly inspired jewelry watches. The present example bears a French case hallmark , giving some evidence that the unusual case was produced there. The combination of the silver mirror dial and the wide mesh bracelet give the present example a commanding wrist presence that make it s “must-have.” Estimate: $16,000 - $18,000 Starting Bid: $14,000
LOT 1002
Rolex Ladies’ Cocktail Watch in 18K Gold CIRCA: 1960s REF.: 360 CASE MATERIAL: 18K yellow gold CASE DIMENSIONS: 16 mm wide DIAL: Silver dial with applied fancy hour markers BRACELET MATERIAL: Integrated bracelet in 18K yellow gold MAX. BRACELET SIZE: 5 7/8 inches MOVEMENT: Manual wind CALIBER: 1401 The ladies’ cocktail watch has been popular sine the late 1800s, when it was considered rude for a proper lady to check the time. Hence, the watch dial is hidden under a hinged cover for discreet viewing. The present example is a Rolex with a customized bracelet and integrated hinged cover. Custom ladies’ Rolexes are extremely collectible and the workmanship on the present example s of the highest quality. Estimate: $5,000 - $6,000 Starting Bid: $4,500
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