Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2009
LOT 461
Ivory Dial Explorer II Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? Ref. 16550. Made in 1984. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref 78360 bracelet. To be sold without reserve
HKD 55,000 - 85,000
USD 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 5,500 - 8,500
Sold: HKD 90,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel for the second time zone, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Ivory with applied luminous round, triangular and baton steel indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 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. 40 mm. Thickness 13 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 |