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.


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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