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Datejust 'Ovettone', Ref: 6105, Glasgow Import mark for 1952

Rolex. A Fine And Rare 18k Rose Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch

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Estimate
£40,000–£60,000 hammer ≈ $50,910–$76,365
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Watches, London, New Bond Street · 12 December 2024
Record ID
TB-2026-396039
Record
first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 18k Rose Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch, Datejust 'Ovettone', Ref: 6105, Glasgow Import mark for 1952. Bonhams, 12 Dec 2024, lot 20. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-396039.

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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 18k Rose Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch, Datejust 'Ovettone', Ref: 6105, Glasgow Import mark for 1952. Bonhams, 12 Dec 2024, lot 20. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-396039.

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From the same sale Fine Watches · Dec 2024

LotArtistEstimateResult
Premier, Ref: 200-UCA39R, No.040, Circa 2020 Harry Winston. A Fine 18k Rose Gold And Diamond Set Automatic Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch £8,000–£12,000
'Texan' Beta 21, Ref: 5100 2, No.802, Circa 1970 Rolex. A Fine And Very Rare 18k White Gold Quartz Calendar Bracelet Watch Recently Service By The Rolex Atelier De Restauration £40,000–£60,000
Royal Oak Offshore, Ref: 25721BA.OO.1000BA.03.A, Purchased March 2007 Audemars Piguet. A Fine 18k Gold Automatic Calendar Chronograph Bracelet Watch £30,000–£40,000
Cosmograph Daytona, Ref: 116568BR, Circa 2000 Rolex. A Fine And Rare Recently Serviced 18k Gold Diamond Set Automatic Chronograph Bracelet Watch £80,000–£120,000
Perini Navi Cup, RM015, Ref: RM015 AH RG, Purchased 23rd December 2011 Richard Mille. A Unique And Extremely Fine 18k Rose Gold Diamond Set Tourbillion Wristwatch With Dual Time Zone Indicator, Function Selector, 75 Hour Power-reserve And Torque Indicators
Calatrava, Ref: 4897G-010, Purchased 5th October 2016 Patek Philippe. A Fine Lady's 18k White Gold Diamond Set Manual Wind Wristwatch £10,000–£15,000

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Rolex. A Fine And Rare 18k Rose Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Day-Date, Ref: 1803, Purchased 9th May 1965 $25,659 Bonhams, Jun 2026
Rolex. A Fine 18k White Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Submariner Smurf, Ref: 116619LB, Circa 2015 Bonhams, Dec 2021
Grana. A Rare Stainless Steel Manual Wind Military Issue Wristwatch 'Dirty Dozen', Circa 1945 Bonhams, Nov 2022
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch With Dual Time Zone GMT-Master, Ref: 6542, Purchased 23rd February, 1960 Bonhams, Oct 2024
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch With Dual Time Zone Explorer II, Ref: 1655, Circa 1972 Bonhams, Jun 2021
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch With Dual Time Zone Explorer II, Ref: 1655, Circa 1975 Bonhams, Sep 2022
Rolex. A Fine 18k White Gold Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Submariner 'Smurf', Ref: 116619 LB, Purchased October 2015 Bonhams, Feb 2021
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch With Dual Time Zone GMT Master 'Pepsi', Ref: 6542, Circa 1959 Bonhams, Dec 2021

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