Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Nov 13, 2010
LOT 614
Rolex Ref. 1016 Explorer Tropical Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 1290089, Ref. 1016. Made in 1967. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 6,000 - 8,800
USD 6,000 - 8,800 / EUR 4,500 - 6,500
Sold: CHF 10,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Color change 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, selfcompensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 12.5 mm. Approx overall length 180 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 |