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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 680

Ref. 1016 ? Gilt Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, cae No. 596117, Ref. 1016.Made in 1960. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet.

CHF 6,500 - 8,000

USD 6,000 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, gilt outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 175 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original