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35 . Rolex
A fine and rare 14k yellow gold wristwatch with sweep center seconds , date and bracelet , made for the United Arab Emirates
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Manufacturer
Rolex
Year
1983
Accessories With Rolex original sales tags .
Reference No . 15037 Movement No . 0 โ€™ 818 โ€™ 196 Case No . 7 โ€™ 109 โ€™ 538 Model Name Oyster Perpetual Date Material 14k yellow gold Calibre Automatic , 3035 ,
27 jewels
Bracelet / Strap 14k yellow gold Rolex Oyster bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length , end link stamped 57
Clasp / Buckle 14k yellow gold Rolex folding deployant clasp stamped Rolex 7205 Dimensions 34.5 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 60,000-80,000 USD 7,500-10,000
Rolex watches have long had the privilege of displaying emblems from the middle east , and this watch is no exception .
The present watch was made on special order for the United Arab Emirates , and the watch features the emblem of the UAE military . These timepieces were presented as gifts to government officials , distinguished members of the military and state dignitaries . The present watch is further enhanced by the presence of its original sales tag .
Even rarer still , this watch is cased in 14k gold which is usually reserved for the American market . The watch is further accompanied with its original factory sticker to the case back , attesting to its original condition .