Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York - The Fuller Building, Jun 14, 2007
LOT 22
"Ref. 1016, Explorer" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in the late 1960s. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,500
Sold: USD 4,720
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, free-sprung monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-10 |
Good Patinated |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |