Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 10, 2010
LOT 43
Rolex Ref. 5501 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer,? case No. 846462, Ref. 5501. Made in 1962. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, stainless steel and 18K pink gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve
USD 1,000 - 2,000
EUR 800 - 1,600 / CHF 1,100 - 2,200
Sold: USD 1,920
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. D. Champagne with applied gold faceted tapered indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division. Luminous gold baton hands. M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 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 |