Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 323
Rolex Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, retailed by Tiffany & Co., Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1988. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 3,000 - 5,000
EUR 2,200 - 3,700 / CHF 3,200 - 5,400
Sold: USD 4,320
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, Tiffany added later. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-51-01 |
Good Partially reprinted HANDS Original |