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Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 681

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 3696778 Ref. 1016. Made in 1974. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 5,000 - 7,000

USD 4,600 - 6,500 / EUR 3,100 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 6,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original