Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 324
Rolex Ref. 1016 - gilt Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 901207, Ref. 1016. Made in 1963. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,600 - 3,300 / CHF 3,800 - 4,800
Sold: USD 4,560
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. 1560, 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. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-41 |
Good Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 3-61* |
Good Plating deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |