Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 353

Ref. 14270, Explorer Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 14270. Made in 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied white gold and white inlay Arabic numerals and luminous triangular and baton white gold indexes. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.