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New York, Sep 24, 2003

LOT 76

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Produced in the early 1960's.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 3,200 - 3,700

EUR 2,900 - 3,300

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4-6*

Fair

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original