Exceptional horologic works of art

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Oct 11, 2003

LOT 526

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Production of this reference started in the 1960s. Very fine, rare and unusual, tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.D. bronze with tritium-coated Arabic numerals, bâton and triangular indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1560, 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. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 200 mm.