Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 17, 2013
LOT 401
ROLEX EXPLORER GILT TROPICAL UNDERLINE Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual?, ?Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 1040766, Ref. 1016. Made in 1964. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expandable bracelet and deployant clasp.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
USD 4,500 - 6,500 / EUR 3,000 - 5,000
Sold: CHF 6,875
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals, baton and triangular indexes, outer minutes/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 free sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 13mm. Approx. overall length: 190 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-9-10-01 |
Very good Scratched Patinated HANDS Original |