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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 276

Ref. 16660, Triple 6 Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 16660. Made in 1986. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver s wristwatch with second generation gas-escape valve, date and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, warranty (now void) and instruction booklet.

USD 5,000 - 10,000

EUR 4,000 - 7,800 / CHF 6,000 - 12,000

Sold: USD 8,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding-crown protected by the Crown Guard, helium escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3035, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original