Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Dec 02, 2003

LOT 200

So-called ?Steve McQueen?Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date,"Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Offi-ciallyCertified. Ref. 1655. Produced in the 1980?s.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steelgentleman?s wristwatch with date and a Rolex stainless steel Oysterbracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown,graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black, withtritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Skeleton"hands, the orange arrow is to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours for the24 hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguetbalance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.