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Lot 201 · Watches and Wristwatches

Datejust, Ref: 6517, Circa 1963

Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch

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Estimate
£1,500–£2,500 hammer ≈ $1,911–$3,185
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 21 May 2019
Record ID
TB-2026-751144
Record
first seen 22 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch, Datejust, Ref: 6517, Circa 1963. Bonhams, 21 May 2019, lot 201. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-751144.

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Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch, Datejust, Ref: 6517, Circa 1963. Bonhams, 21 May 2019, lot 201. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-751144.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · May 2019

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1780 Morisset, R. & Lukins, C. London. A Fine And Attractive Gold, Enamel And Diamond Set Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch With Matching Enamel And Diamond Set Chatelaine £5,000–£7,000
Circa 1890 Appleton, Tracy, & Co. A 14k Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch £600–£800
French Hallmarks, Circa 1914 Cartier. An Extremely Thin 18k Gold Keyless Wind Full Hunter Pocket Watch £4,000–£6,000
Circa 1915 Longines. An Early And Rare Silver Manual Wind Single Button Chronograph Wristwatch £2,500–£3,500
Tegolino, Ref: 2461, Manufactured in 1953, sold 16th September 1954 Patek Philippe. An 18k Gold Manual Wind Rectangular Wristwatch With Faceted Glass £3,000–£4,000
Reverso Uniplan, Ref: 24558, Circa 1936 Jaeger-lecoultre. A Stainless Steel Manual Wind Reversible Rectangular Wristwatch £3,000–£4,000

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch Oyster Perpetual 'Super Precision', Ref: 5002, Circa 1952 $2,044 Bonhams, Oct 2025
Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch Seamaster 120, Ref: 566.007, Circa 1970 Bonhams, May 2024
Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 76198, Circa 1998 Bonhams, Sep 2019
Heuer. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Wristwatch Datejust, Ref: 1601, Circa 1951 Bonhams, Jul 2023
Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1002, Circa 1968 Bonhams, Mar 2025
Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch De Ville, Circa 1980 Bonhams, May 2019
Rolex. A Lady's 18k Gold Automatic Bracelet Watch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6619, Glasgow Import mark for 1963 Bonhams, May 2025
Omega. A Stainless Steel Automatic Calendar Bracelet Watch Oyster Date, Ref: 1500, Circa 1974 Bonhams, Apr 2023

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