Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
LOT 335
Rolex - Ref. 1016 - Explorer - Tropical Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 901815, Ref. 1016. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch.
USD 5,500 - 7,500
CHF 5,500 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 5,500
Sold: USD 10,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, gilt 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: 12.5 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |