Important Watches, Featuring The Triazza Collection Part I · 26 November 2022

Rolex. AN 18K Gold and Diamond-Set Automatic Wristwatch with Sweep Centre Seconds, Date

ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD AND DIAMOND-SET AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BRACELET AND LAPIS LAZULI DIAL DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 68278

Rolex · reference 68278

Christie's, November 2022

Hammer result

HKD 151,200

about $19,344 at today's rate

24% below the high estimate
Low estimate HKD 120,000
High estimate HKD 200,000
In USD $15,352 to $25,587

The lot

Auction house

Christie's

Sale

Important Watches, Featuring The Triazza Collection Part I

Date

26 November 2022

Lot number

2321

Reference

68278

Brand

Rolex

Ask against realised

$5,000 dealers ask from vs $19,344 this lot made

Across 64 dealer listings of reference 68278. The ask is what a dealer wants today, not a sale.

What this reference has made at auction

17 confirmed sales, 2006 to 2026

Average realised price per year, 2006 to 2026. Low $4,246, high $19,344.

YearSalesAverageRange
2026 1 $12,085 $12,085 to $12,085
2025 1 $4,246 $4,246 to $4,246
2024 1 $10,012 $10,012 to $10,012
2023 2 $16,774 $13,198 to $20,350
2022 1 $19,344 $19,344 to $19,344
2016 2 $6,028 $5,794 to $6,262
2014 4 $7,088 $4,375 to $11,250
2012 1 $6,704 $6,704 to $6,704
2010 1 $5,000 $5,000 to $5,000
2009 1 $4,285 $4,285 to $4,285
2008 1 $4,440 $4,440 to $4,440
2006 1 $6,381 $6,381 to $6,381

Confirmed sales only, converted to USD at today's rate so salerooms in different currencies can be compared. Unsold lots and withheld prices are excluded from the averages.

Other sales of this reference

8 shown, most recent first

WatchHouseDateResult
Rolex. A lady's 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch w Bonhams Feb 2026 EUR 10,240 ($12,085)
DateJust, Reference 68278 | A yellow gold wristwatch with da Sotheby's Sep 2025 HKD 33,020 ($4,246)
Rolex Ref 68278 Datejust 31Mm Antiquorum Jul 2024 EUR 9,184 ($10,012)
Rolex Datejust 68278 Onyx Diamond Dial 31mm Loupe This Apr 2023 USD 13,198 ($13,198)
Rolex Datejust 68278 Ladies President Orange Stella Dial Loupe This Mar 2023 USD 20,350 ($20,350)
Rolex. An 18K gold mid-size automatic calendar bracelet watc Bonhams Sep 2016 GBP 4,750 ($6,262)
Rolex. A midsize 18K gold automatic calendar bracelet watch Bonhams May 2016 GBP 4,000 ($5,794)
ROLEX REF. 68278 DATEJUST YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetu Antiquorum Dec 2014 USD 4,375 ($4,375)
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