Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 200
Rolex - Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,? case No. 596562, Ref. 1016. Made in 1961. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee (now void), Chronometer Certificate and red seal.
USD 7,000 - 9,000
CHF 7,000 - 9,000 / EUR 5,000 - 6,500
Sold: USD 11,250
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, 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, 25 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: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3-60* |
Good Plating slightly deteriorated Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |