Description: Sonning Vintage Watches Just Beautiful 1978 Rolex Oyster Datejust Gents Vintage WatchThe Overview This is a stunning example of the Rolex Oyster Datejust from 1978. The solid steel case is in excellent condition with only the most minor signs of wear. The original Rolex signed steel Pie Pan dial is untouched and in very good condition. The applied steel hour batons and steel hands provide the softest contrast to the dial and are perfectly framed by the fluted bezel. The very high grade Rolex signed automatic movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. The watch sits on a genuine Rolex Jubilee bracelet which is aesthetically in excellent condition but does have significant sag. The bracelet and watch measures just under 20cm and being an early bracelet doesn’t have screw links so please check your wrist size before ordering. We’d be happy to include a new, super high quality black Hirsch ‘London’ alligator strap (retail cost £230). My asking price is below the value for a watch of this condition and rarity, particularly with the continual rise in value of vintage watches of this high quality. In view of the high grade Swiss movement, I will include a 12 month written guarantee on the movement. The Case The solid steel case is in excellent condition with only the most minor signs of wear. The case measures 36mm across, excluding the Rolex signed crown and 44mm long including the lugs. The inside case is signed ‘Montres Rolex SA Geneva Switzerland’, ‘Stainless Steel’ and the case number is ‘1600’. The serial number is 5.26million dating it to 1978. The Movement The very high grade Rolex signed automatic movement is again in excellent condition and has just been fully serviced by our professional watchmaker. The movement is signed ‘Montres Rolex SA Geneva Swiss’, ‘Twenty Six 26 Jewels’, ‘Adjusted 5 Positions and Temp’ and the calibre is ‘1570’. The movement number is ‘D514797’. The Box, Papers and Sonning Warranty As with the majority of pre-owned watches that are 10 years or older, this particular watch does not come with its original box or paperwork. The watch is 100% genuine and rest assured we provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all the watches we sell. Although there is no original paperwork, we do provide a written invoice and 3 page insurance valuation with the pictures of the watch and all available reference numbers. We also give a 12 month warranty on all our watches. We also stock a good selection of vintage watch boxes to help complete your purchase. About Sonning Vintage Watches Sonning Vintage Watches are one of the largest prestige brand vintage watch retailers on the Internet carrying stock of around £800,000; we’ve sold over 3,000 vintage watches across the world since our formation in 2009. We’re based in Berkshire and Nottingham and spend 1- 2 days a week in London. Whilst we’re an Internet business we do ‘show’ 90% of our watches prior to sale and travel across England to meet prospective buyers. Why Purchase a Watch from SVW We provide a lifetime guarantee on the authenticity and provenance of all our watches and come with a full printed Receipt of Sale and Insurance Valuation. Purchasing from SVW gives you the protection and reassurance of buying from an incorporated company with outstanding customer testimonials. We provide a high quality box and use the Royal Mail Special Delivery for the UK and DHL for overseas sales. They are insured for the full purchase value. See what our customers say – 100% positive feedback on all our sales sites and over 40% of our customers buy again or refer us! Couriering and Pre-Delivery Inspection We use the Royal Mail’s Guaranteed next day service for UK sales and DHL for all overseas shipping. All our watches are fully serviced, but prior to couriering each one will undergo a 3 day pre-delivery check to ensure the watch is in perfect condition. The Conclusion This is a rare and highly collectable vintage watch from one of horology’s most famous names and will, if history is any judge, provide an excellent financial investment as well as a possession to treasure and enjoy. I will provide an insurance valuation in excess of my asking price. Please appreciate the difficulty of photographing this piece, it looks even better in real life. Subject to your location I’ll happily show the watch. Please take a moment to look at my other watches in the Sonning Vintage Watches E Bay Shop. Please also see my 100% feedback as reassurance of the quality of my watches and highest levels of service ref:11/2548 100% Positive Feedback Visit Our Ebay Shop © Sonning Vintage Watches 2024 | Reg Company No. 07622694 1 Lawn Grove, Gedling, Nottingham, England, NG4 3HT
Price: 4950 GBP
Location: Reading, Berkshire
End Time: 2024-12-16T19:28:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 56.78 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Strap Material: Stainless Steel
Movement: Mechanical (Automatic)
Seller Warranty: Yes
Year Manufactured: 1978
Dial Colour: Steel Pie Pan
Band/Strap: Rolex Jubilee
Vintage: Yes
Reference Number: 1600
Brand: Rolex
Department: Men
Type: Wristwatch
Model: Rolex Datejust
Style: Luxury
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: Stainless Steel