Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 249

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1655. Produced in the 1970s. Very fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, "Twinlock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands, orange arrow for the 24 hours. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 40 mm.Approx. overall length 210 mm.