Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 10, 2020
LOT 86
Rolex - Ref. 1655, date, AM-PM indication, black dial; “Explorer II” so-called “Steve McQueen”, “Albinos”; stainless steel
HKD 150,000 - 180,000
USD 19,300 - 23,100 / EUR 18,000 - 21,600 / CHF 19,300 - 23,100
Sold: HKD 168,750
Stainless steel, self-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with screwed case-back, winding crown protected by the crown guards, 24-hour graduated fixed bezel, black dial with centre-seconds and two horological complications: • Instantaneous date of the month (aperture at 3 o’clock, under Cyclops lens) • Diurnal (day-time) and nocturnal (night-time) hours with a 24-hour (AM-PM) scale (central hour index).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3 * |
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Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Geneva
Model “Oyster Perpetual Date” “Explorer II” “Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified”
Reference 1655
Year circa 1973
Movement No. D 612 180
Case No. 3 510 206
Material stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex “Oyster” bracelet with deployant clasp (Ref. 78 360; end-links 580)
Caliber 1570, adjusted to 5 positions and temperatures
Diameter 38.1 mm.
Length 175 mm. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement
Accessories certificate of origin, Attestation de chronomètre officiel, booklet, leather pouch, additional deployant clasp