Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 524

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016, retailed by Cartier. Production of this reference started in the 1960s. Fine and very rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton and dart indexes, above the 6, the "Cartier" signature. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallicbalance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.