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New York, Grand Havana Room, Mar 19, 2003

LOT 141

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Precision,Ref. 5500. Produced in the 1970's.Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

USD 1,500 - 2,000

EUR 1,400 - 1,800

Sold: USD 3,450

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes . "Bâton" tritium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 1520, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3
Movement: 3*
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

This Ref. (5500) with an Explorer dial is very rare and most watches of this reference were produced for the Asian market . The watch normally is equipped with an Air-King dial.A slightly different Explorer dial is found exclusively on Ref. 1016, a chronometer, measuring 36 mm in diameter.