Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 73
ROLEX, REF. 6610 EXPLORER Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 114409. Ref. 6610. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,500
USD 6,500 - 9,300 / EUR 5,000 - 7,000
Sold: CHF 7,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Gilt steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, ?Butterfl y? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 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 |