Lot 37
37
Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, Guarantee and box, made to commemorate the transfer of the Panama canal from the US to the Republic of Panama
Prospective buyers should be aware that the import… Read more THE PROPERTY OF A EUROPEAN COLLECTOR
Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, Guarantee and box, made to commemorate the transfer of the Panama canal from the US to the Republic of Panama

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATE, PANAMA CANAL, CANAL DE PANAMA, REF 16610, CASE NO. A732930, LIMITED EDITION NO., MANUFACTURED IN 1999

Details
Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel limited edition automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date, bracelet, Guarantee and box, made to commemorate the transfer of the Panama canal from the US to the Republic of Panama
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Panama Canal, Canal de Panama, ref 16610, case no. A732930, limited edition no., manufactured in 1999
Cal. 3135 automatic movement, 31 jewels, black gloss dial, Panama Canal logo, luminous dot, baton and dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, outer minute divisions, magnified window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, revolving bezel calibrated for 60 minutes, screw back engraved "3/75", screw down crown, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet, deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
40 mm. diam.; overall length of bracelet approx. 195 mm.
Special Notice
Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches. On lots marked with an + in the catalogue, VAT will be charged at 8% on both the premium as well as the hammer price.

If you wish to view the condition report of this lot, please sign in to your account.

Sign in
View condition report

Lot Essay

With Rolex Garantie stamped by Mercurio, Panama and dated Dic 14/99, literature, sale tag, anchor, box and outer packaging

Produced in a limited edition of 75 pieces in steel and 75 pieces in steel and gold in 1999, the commemorative "Panama Canal" issue can be considered among the most restricted productions of Rolex modern history. It was created to commemorate the passage of the canal from joint Panamian-American management to exclusively Panamian; it features the logo of the Panama canal on the dial, and the limited edition number engraved to the case back.

The present example is one of the earliest pieces of the series, number 3, and it is furthermore offered with all of its accessories and in unpolished, close to as-new condition.

More from Important Watches

View All
View All