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Lot 121 · Watches and Wristwatches

Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1003, Glasgow Import mark for 1961

Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch

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Estimate
£1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,589–$2,383
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 21 November 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-1355533
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1003, Glasgow Import mark for 1961. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2017, lot 121. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1355533.

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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1003, Glasgow Import mark for 1961. Bonhams, 21 Nov 2017, lot 121. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1355533.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Nov 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1790 £2,500–£3,500
Circa 1900 LeCoultre. A gold and enamel keyless wind open face fob watch £600–£800
Circa 1915 Patek Philippe. An early 18K gold manual wind cushion form wristwatch £3,000–£4,000 upcoming
Circa 1940 Baume & Mercier. An 18K gold manual wind chronograph square wristwatch £3,000–£4,000
Datora, Ref: 799, Circa 1947 Breitling. A rare manual wind calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phase £4,500–£5,500
Ref: 14776, Circa 1940 Movado. A stainless steel manual wind triple calendar wristwatch £600–£800

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ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6285, Circa 1954 $2,872 Bonhams, Sep 2023
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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 5050, c.1950s Bonhams, Jun 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Case No.041**, Circa 1950 Bonhams, Nov 2016
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6084, Circa 1950 Bonhams, Sep 2020
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Datejust, Ref: 6917, c. 1978 Bonhams, Sep 2024
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960 Bonhams, May 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6567, Serial No.319***, Movement No.N7 Bonhams, Sep 2015

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