Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 202
Ref. 1016 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 1016. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
EUR 2,300 - 3,000 / CHF 3,400 - 4,600
Sold: USD 4,200
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 free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |