Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Nov 16, 2008
LOT 679
Explorer, Gilt Dial, Underline Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative ChronometerOfficially Certified?, caseNo. 451602, Ref. 5504.Made in 1959, sold on March 25th, 1961. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steelOyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void).
CHF 13,000 - 16,000
USD 12,000 - 15,000 / EUR 8,200 - 10,000
Sold: CHF 12,600
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave bezel, curved lugs. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer gilt minute/seconds division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodiumplated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |