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Lot 16 · Objects of Vertu and Miniatures

An 18K Gold Wristwatch, Rolex

Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch

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Estimate
$3,000–$5,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — OBJECTS OF VERTU AND MINIATURES, London (South Kensington) · 30 September 1999
Record ID
TB-2026-6189134
Record
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Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch, AN 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH, ROLEX. Christie's, 30 Sep 1999, lot 16. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6189134.

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Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch, AN 18K GOLD WRISTWATCH, ROLEX. Christie's, 30 Sep 1999, lot 16. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-6189134.

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From the same sale Objects of Vertu and Miniatures · Sep 1999

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Rare Art Deco Silk Embroidered Evening Bag with Gem Set Clasp, Cartier A RARE ART DECO SILK EMBROIDERED EVENING BAG WITH GEM SET CLASP, CARTIER $12,000–$15,000
A Diamond and Emerald Cigarette Holder, Cartier A DIAMOND AND EMERALD CIGARETTE HOLDER, CARTIER $3,000–$5,000
A Silk Embroidered and Diamond Evening Bag, Cartier A SILK EMBROIDERED AND DIAMOND EVENING BAG, CARTIER $3,000–$5,000
An Unmounted Rectangular-Cut Diamond AN UNMOUNTED RECTANGULAR-CUT DIAMOND $7,000–$10,000
A Pair of Ruby and Diamond Flower Ear Clips A PAIR OF RUBY AND DIAMOND FLOWER EAR CLIPS $8,000–$10,000
A Suite of Smoking Accessories, Cartier A SUITE OF SMOKING ACCESSORIES, CARTIER $2,500–$3,500

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Rolex. An 18k Gold Wristwatch Signed Rolex, Cellini, Prince Model, Ref. 5440, Circa 2005 Christie's, Nov 2011
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