ROLEX | DATEJUST PEARLMASTER TRIDOR, REFERENCE 69298YELLOW, WHITE AND PINK GOLD DIAMOND-SET WRISTWATCH WITH DINOSAUR EGG DIAL, DATE AND BRACELET CIRCA 1996

Dial: dinosaur egg Calibre: cal. 2135 automatic, 29 jewels Movement number: 3'735'623Case: 18ct yellow gold Oyster, diamond-set bezel, screw-down crown and back Case number: T’293’221 Closure: 18ct yellow, white and pink gold Rolex Pearlmaster bracelet with integrated folding clasp Dimensions: 29mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 160mm Signed: case, dial and movement Accessories: one incomplete additional bracelet link and presentation case with key

DIAL: dial and hands in excellent condition CASE: in overall good condition, with scratches and marks throughout consistent with age and wear of the piece, some deeper scratches and marks on the side of the top left and right lugs of the case, diamond setting in good condition, hallmarks remain extremely visible. Bracelet: ref. 72943 / Z12. One additional link with missing screw. Bracelet with consistent scratches throughout. Clasp closes securely. MOVEMENT: running at time of cataloguing, date advances, seconds hack when crown is pulled out, quickset date setting in working order, movement does not wind automatically as automatic rotor needs cleaning and does not spin. Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of its timekeeping. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and that a service may be required at the buyer's discretion.
"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."

The present Pearlmaster Tridor is made from yellow, white and pink gold and has a diamond-set bezel. The most striking feature of this 29mm luxurious piece is the extremely rare dinosaur egg dial, further-fitted with diamond-set indexes circled in yellow gold and yellow gold hands.