Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 23, 2012
LOT 45
ROLEX, REF. 6610 EXPLORER Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 359996. Ref. 6610. Made in 1957. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with Rolex Jubilee bracelet. To be sold without reserve
HKD 25,000 - 35,000
USD 3,200 - 4,500 / EUR 2,500 - 3,400
Sold: HKD 18,750
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back inside engraved 1.1958 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: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-55-05-06 |
Good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Luminous material reapplied HANDS Partially replaced |