Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 163
ROLEX REF. 6610 EXPLORER TROPICAL GILT DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 268259. Ref. 6610. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 5,000 - 8,000
CHF 4,700 - 7,500 / EUR 4,000 - 6,000
Sold: USD 7,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gilt skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. 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: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |