ROLEX - Lot 165

ROLEX Datejust, ref. 16220, n° S975084 Circa 1993 Steel wristwatch. Round case, fluted bezel, screw-down back, signed. White dial, applied Roman numerals, minute track, central second hand, date window, signed. Automatic movement cal. 3135, chronometer-certified, signed (to be overhauled). Strap Jubilé, endlink 555B folding clasp, ref. 62510H, code V1X1, signed Diam. 36 mm. Provenance: preserved in the family of the original owner. Launched in the late 1980s, the Datejust 16220 is a neo-vintage model equipped with the caliber 3135, which includes the quick-set date function. CONDITION REPORT : Movement operational at time of catalog writing, but complete overhaul to be expected. Signs of humidity. Please note that this watch has taken on water, the movement is sound, but the hands show traces of rust and have created deposits on the glass. The date disk shows signs of oxidation and discoloration (blocked). Imperative service. Vintage bracelet. Please note that all watches are sold as is. No guarantee of working order. Most watches have been opened to identify movement type and quality, including water-resistant watches. The purchaser is advised to consult a watchmaker to review the water-resistance of the watch. Indications of restoration, accident or state of preservation are subject to the purchaser's personal judgement. The absence of any indication of replacement parts, restoration or accident does not imply that an item is free of any present defect. All items shown may have been previously serviced and may contain non-original parts. Dimensions and weights are approximate.