Lot 2179 · Important Watches
a lady's white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch ref 638/639 cellini circa 1980
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- Estimate
- HK$28,000–HK$38,000 hammer ≈ $3,610–$4,899
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Important Watches, Hong Kong · 6 April 2016
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4461820
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, a lady's white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch ref 638/639 cellini circa 1980. Sotheby's, 6 Apr 2016, lot 2179. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4461820.
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Rolex, a lady's white gold and diamond-set bracelet watch ref 638/639 cellini circa 1980. Sotheby's, 6 Apr 2016, lot 2179. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4461820.
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| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lady's Yellow Gold Cushion-Form Wristwatch No 5091 Circa 1980 | — | HK$15,000–HK$25,000 | |
| a limited edition stainless steel rectangular wristwatchref 902 qz j … | — | HK$25,000–HK$35,000 | |
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| a lady's yellow gold and diamond-set oval bracelet watch with onyx di… | — | HK$28,000–HK$45,000 | |
| a stainless steel rectangular wristwatchno 19 long island magic color… | — | HK$25,000–HK$35,000 | |
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