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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 706

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 973657, Ref. 6298. Made in 1953. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 14,000 - 17,000

USD 13,000 - 15,000 / EUR 9,000 - 11,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Black with applied yellow gold dart indexes. Luminous yellow gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. A.296, 10'''1/2, rhodium-plated, 7 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13,3 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original