Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 81
"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1966. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,500 - 3,300
Sold: USD 2,990
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |