270 lots

LOT 101

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 14270 Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 14270. Made in 1997, sold July 7, 1998. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Certificate (now void), red seal and 2 instruction booklets.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and triangular and baton indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: A

USD 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: USD 3,480

LOT 102

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

?Straight Hand Steve McQueen? Mark I Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1655. Made in 1970. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel folded Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a blank warranty, hangtag and booklet and original fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 33,600

LOT 103

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

?Straight Hand Steve McQueen? Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1655. Made in 1971. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel folded Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by its original chronometer certificate, original fitted box and a letter from Rolex confirming the delivery of the certificate.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 40,800

LOT 104

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1655, ?Steve McQueen? Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1655. Made in 1979. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Guarantee Certificate (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 10,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 26,400

LOT 105

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1655, ?Steve McQueen? Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1655. Made in 1979. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, Warranty Certificate (now void), hang tag, red seal, 2 instruction booklets and recent service invoices.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 18,000 - 24,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

Sold: USD 31,200

LOT 106

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1655, ?Tangerine Steve McQueen? Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1655. Made in 1983, sold on December 11, 1984. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Guarantee Certificate (now void) and a recent service invoices.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 17,000 - 23,000

Sold: USD 30,000

LOT 107

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Explorer II, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16550, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Made circa 1984. Fine and very rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 18,000 - 24,000

EUR 12,000 - 16,000

LOT 108

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Explorer II, Ivory Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II?, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16550. Made circa 1987. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Guarantee Certificate (now void), an instruction booklet and a service invoice dated April 20, 2007.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Ivory with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 19,200

LOT 109

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Explorer II, Ivory Dial, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16550, retailed by Tiffany & Co. Made circa 1989. Fine and very rare, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original Warranty Document (now void).

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Ivory with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodiumplated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 37,000 - 44,000

EUR 25,000 - 30,000

Sold: USD 44,400

LOT 110

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 16570, Explorer II, Ivory Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 16570. Made in 1991. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by its original certificate (now void) service invoice, booklets and original fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Off-white with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, second-time-zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second timezone. M. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, free-sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 8,000 - 12,000

EUR 5,400 - 8,000

Sold: USD 17,400

LOT 111

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 16570 Explorer II Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 16570. Made circa 1995. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, independently adjustable 12-hour hand, and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by its original warranty (now void), booklet and original fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. White with applied luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous black skeleton hands, 24 hour red arrow hand for the second time-zone. M. Cal. 3185, rhodiumplated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 2,500 - 3,500

EUR 1,700 - 2,300

Sold: USD 4,080

LOT 112

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 6542, GMT-Master - Perspex Bezel Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 6542. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, two time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, certificate (now void), instruction pamphlet, compliance certificate, red seal and Rolex Oyster ?Swimpruf? tag.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second time-zone in 24 hours, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute track, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 35,000 - 45,000

EUR 23,000 - 30,000

Sold: USD 66,000

LOT 113

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 6542, Yellow Gold GMT-Master - Perspex Bezel Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 6542. Made in 1958. Fine and extremely rare, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with date, special 24-hour perspex bezel and hand and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bidirectional revolving perspex bezel for the second time-zone in 24 hours, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Matte gold with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 1065, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.

Grading System:

USD 50,000 - 80,000

EUR 34,000 - 55,000

LOT 114

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1675. Made in 1960. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, Chronometer Certificate, Guarantee Certificate (now void) and instruction pamphlet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,700

Sold: USD 21,000

LOT 115

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master, Transparent Back Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1675. Made in 1961. Fine and extremely rare, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, specially made transparent case back, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the Official Chronometer Certificate, a hang tag, instruction pamphlet, a booklet called ?The Story of Time? and service records with correspondence from Rolex, Geneva dated 1962.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System:

USD 20,000 - 30,000

EUR 13,000 - 20,000

Sold: USD 125,500

LOT 116

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1675. Made in 1960. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, brown and yellow graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 12,000 - 16,000

EUR 8,000 - 11,000

Sold: USD 18,600

LOT 117

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master, Retailed by Serpico Y Laino Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1675. Made in 1960. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by its original fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 6,000 - 9,000

EUR 4,000 - 6,000

Sold: USD 20,400

LOT 118

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1675. Made in 1966. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void), Chronometer Certificate and original box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, red and blue graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 10,000 - 15,000

EUR 6,700 - 10,000

Sold: USD 15,600

LOT 119

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675 Gold GMT Master Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, GMT-Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 1675. Made in 1968, sold July 17, 1969. Fine and rare, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee, Chronometer Certificate, instruction booklet and various purchase and service documents and original box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bronze colored graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour time-zone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Brown with luminous round, triangular and bâton gold indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and five positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AAA

USD 16,000 - 20,000

EUR 11,000 - 13,000

Sold: USD 21,600

LOT 120

Revolution: The Evolution of the Role... New York, Apr 17, 2008

Ref. 1675, GMT-Master, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, GMT Master, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", Ref. 1675. Made in 1971. Fine, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex Fliplock Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, black graduated bidirectional revolving bezel for the second 24-hour timezone, screwed-down case back and crown, winding crown protected by the crown guard, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.

Grading System: AA

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,400 - 4,700

Sold: USD 19,200