Lot 8102 · Watches Online
easy oyster opener, reference 1001, a steel case opener with 11 cast for various case sizes, 5 adaptors for various case back sizes and original fitted box, circa 1955
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- Estimate
- HK$19,000–HK$38,000 hammer ≈ $2,427–$4,855
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Sotheby's — Watches Online, Hong Kong · 26 November 2019
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4790579
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, rolex | easy oyster opener, reference 1001, a steel case opener with 11 cast for various case sizes, 5 adaptors for various case back sizes and original fitted box, circa 1955. Sotheby's, 26 Nov 2019, lot 8102. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4790579.
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Rolex, rolex | easy oyster opener, reference 1001, a steel case opener with 11 cast for various case sizes, 5 adaptors for various case back sizes and original fitted box, circa 1955. Sotheby's, 26 Nov 2019, lot 8102. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4790579.
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