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Rolex Day Date 1831 “Emperor” @ Phillips Auction – Bacs – Russo
Caractéristiques
- 37mm platinium case.
- Platinium bracelet. The watch weighs more than 300 grams.
- Calibre 1566 Day-Date.
- Jewelled bezel.
- Oyster quartz case, but automatic mechanical caliber.
- Lacquered « Burgundy» dial (like Bordeaux, but a tiny bit paler).
- One of the 8 watches made in 1977 for the Shah d'Iran.
- Sale price: CHF 120000 – 240000.
Les plus
- Low sale price (considering the platinium, the rarity, the exotism, the history).
- Retro-futurist watch : quartz case, mechanical movement.
- It could have been designed by Genta.
- Exclusive platinium bracelet.
- Incredible feeling when handling it (wheight, visual, impact).
Les moins
- Daily weight.
- Jewelled bezel a bit breaking the line
