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New York, Jun 18, 2008

LOT 273

Explorer Gilt Minute Track Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer?, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6610. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 3,200 - 4,500

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-10

Good

Patinated
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-8-01

Fair

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6610 Was produced from the mid 1950?s to 1960. The caliber 1030 was produced between 1950 and 1957 and continued to be found in watches some years later.