Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 120

ROLEX REF. 14270 EXPLORER Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. U415020, Ref. 14270. Sold on April 10th, 1998. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet. Accompanied by fitted box and guarantee (now void).

CHF 3,500 - 5,500

USD 3,700 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: CHF 4,375

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. D. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and luminous triangular and baton white gold indexes, outer minute/second divisions. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. M. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating fl at balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original