Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
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.
| 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 |