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New York, Dec 11, 2008

LOT 465

Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1973. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex, Japan service invoice dated February 1, 2002.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,000 - 5,500 / CHF 6,000 - 8,200

Sold: USD 5,400

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals 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 free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3-9*

Good

Scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original