Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 106
ROLEX REF. 1016 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 4453679, Ref. 1016. Made in 1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a pouch.
USD 2,500 - 4,000
EUR 2,000 - 3,000
Sold: USD 4,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwdown case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-55-01 |
Good Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |