RolexDateJust, Reference 79179A white gold and diamond-set wristwatch with date, sodalite dial and bracelet, Circa 1999勞力士DateJust 型號79179 白金鑲鑽石鏈帶腕錶，備日期顯示及方鈉石錶盤，約1999年製Dial: sodaliteCalibre: cal. 2235 automatic, 31 jewelsCase: 18k white gold, screw down case backCase number: A309175Closure: 18k white gold Rolex President bracelet and folding claspSize: 26 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 165 mmSigned: case, dial and movementAccessories: Rolex Garantie and instruction manual附帶證書及說明書品相: The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The date function is working properly. All diamonds and the sodalite dial are nice and intact. The watch is in excellent overall condition with extremely minor signs of wear to the case only. The bracelet is slightly stretched with only minor wear, otherwise it is in excellent overall condition.Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band. Prospective bidders should review the Conditions of Business, Authenticity Guarantee, the Guide for Prospective Buyers, and any Important Notice in the sale catalogue. "In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."拍卖专文: Rolex is known for using avant-garde materials in making watch dials. Not limited to pave-set diamonds, mother-of-pearls and other precious stones, it is often ordered by customers on request as Rolex boutiques were not allowed to make stock for these dials. Extremely fragile, hardstone dials have a high chance of cracking during the manufacturing process and only a few can survive Rolex’s high quality control standards. The current DateJust with the magnificent sodalite dial had given the immaculate texture which complement nicely with the diamond indexes in elegance and in style.