Collectors Pocket Watches, Wristwatc...
Grand Havana Room, New York, Mar 13, 2002
LOT 283
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, ?Explorer II?, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. Ref. 1655. Produced in the early 1970?s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
USD 4,500 - 5,500
Sold: USD 4,600
C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal with ?Cyclops? lens. D. black, with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. ?Skeleton? tritium-coated hands, the orange arrow is to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours for the 24 hour gratuated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-25 |
Good Chipped |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-5-01 |
Very good Poor HANDS Original |