Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Dec 07, 2006
LOT 272
?Explorer Gilt Minute Track" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6610. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.
USD 3,800 - 4,200
EUR 3,000 - 3,300
Sold: USD 6,136
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and indexes, gilt outer minute track. Luminous gold "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. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |