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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.
| 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 |