99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 259
Rolex "Precision", Movement No. N16681, Case No. 258698, Ref. 9083, Cal. 1210, 36 mm, circa 1957
A rare over-sized vintage wristwatch, so called "Ufo", with textured "honeycomb" dial, riveted flexible "Oyster" steel bracelet and original hand-written certificate, issued in Wiesbaden, Germany on November 7, 1958
Case: steel, push back, riveted flexible "Oyster" steel bracelet, bracelet length 160 mm, total length 230 mm. Dial: silvered, textured "honeycomb" pattern with nice patina.
The "UFO" nickname of the Rolex Precision reference 9083 was inspired by its flat, circular shape that reminds the onlooker of a flying saucer. The integrated, flexible steel bracelet and the unmistakable honeycomb dial of this rare timepiece are only two of the factors that make it a highly sought after collector’s piece.
Reference 9083 was launched exclusively for the British market in 1956 and only available for a very short period of time.
A rare over-sized vintage wristwatch, so called "Ufo", with textured "honeycomb" dial, riveted flexible "Oyster" steel bracelet and original hand-written certificate, issued in Wiesbaden, Germany on November 7, 1958
Case: steel, push back, riveted flexible "Oyster" steel bracelet, bracelet length 160 mm, total length 230 mm. Dial: silvered, textured "honeycomb" pattern with nice patina.
The "UFO" nickname of the Rolex Precision reference 9083 was inspired by its flat, circular shape that reminds the onlooker of a flying saucer. The integrated, flexible steel bracelet and the unmistakable honeycomb dial of this rare timepiece are only two of the factors that make it a highly sought after collector’s piece.
Reference 9083 was launched exclusively for the British market in 1956 and only available for a very short period of time.
Sold
estimated
3.500—5.000 €
Price realized
5.400 €