Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Jun 12, 2012

LOT 158

ROLEX REF. 16710 GMT-MASTER II STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, GMT-Master II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. N427003, Ref. 16710. Made in 1991. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, stainless steel wristwatch with 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable hour hand and a stainless steel Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, booklets, hang tag and a spare stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and protected winding crown, graduated bi-directional revolving red and blue bezel for the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous steel round and triangular indexes, outer minute/second divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.