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New York, Oct 17, 2008
LOT 333
Straight Hand Steve McQueen Mark I Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," Ref. 1655. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel folded Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, Warranty Certificate (now void), red seal, hang tag and booklet.
USD 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 14,000 - 21,000 / CHF 22,000 - 33,000
Sold: USD 21,600
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-7 |
Good Oxidized |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |