122 Rolex A fascinating and sought-after, Precision Disco Volante, ufo-shape manual wristwatch in yellow gold, with integrated mesh bracelet, silvered soleil dial and box.
Estimate: Fr. 7'000 – 14'000
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- Model Precision Disco Volante
- Year Circa 1964
- Reference 9996
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 1'061'354
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Rolex bracelet, approximate length 175mm
- Movement Manual, cal. 1210, 17 jewels
- Dimension 36mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
- Accessories Accompanied by Rolex fitted presentation box, outer packaging and bracelet extra piece.
A striking and unconventional creation from Rolex’s mid-century production, the present “UFO” reference 9996, produced circa in 1964, stands as one of the brand’s most elusive and sculptural designs. Defined by its smooth, disc-like silhouette, the model has earned its collector nickname “disco volante” for its unmistakable, almost extraterrestrial presence on the wrist. Rendered in yellow gold and measuring 36mm in diameter, the case is seamlessly integrated with a matching gold mesh bracelet, creating a continuous, fluid profile that enhances its futuristic aesthetic. The bezel is entirely smooth and unadorned, further emphasizing the purity of the form. The winding crown is discreetly incorporated into the case architecture, preserving the uninterrupted geometry of the design. Powering the watch is the manual-winding Rolex calibre 1210, a robust and refined movement typical of the period. The dial is equally restrained and elegant: a silver soleil surface devoid of numerals or markers, punctuated only by the applied Rolex crown at 12 o’clock and yellow gold indexes at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock. Dauphine hands complete the composition, reinforcing its balanced and minimalist character. A rare and little-known reference within the Rolex universe, the UFO 9996 embodies the brand’s experimental spirit during the 1960s, when form and proportion were explored with remarkable freedom. Offered with its original Rolex presentation box and outer packaging, the present example represents a highly collectible and unusual expression of vintage Rolex design, appealing to connoisseurs of unconventional horology.
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