Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 13, 2012
LOT 261
ROLEX REF. 1016 EXPLORER GILT DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 901325, Ref. 1016. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,700
Sold: USD 9,500
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: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |