The Collection of a European Nobleman

Geneva, May 11, 2008

LOT 675

Ref. 16570, Explorer II Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. K864186, Ref. 16570. Sold on September 5, 2002. Fine, two time-zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Off-white with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, second time-zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second time-zone. M. Cal. 3185, rhodiumplated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, hac mechanism Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.