Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 322
Rolex Ref. 5500 Explorer Gilt Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Precision, case No. 571519, Ref. 5500. Made in 1960. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 1,500 - 2,500
EUR 1,100 - 1,800 / CHF 1,600 - 2,700
Sold: USD 2,640
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |