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Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Apr 24, 2004
LOT 378
Rolex, Oyster 378 Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 16550. Manufactured in 1986. Fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with ivory-colored dial and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 3,800 - 5,000 / USD 4,700 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bezel in 24 hours, "Twinlock" winding-crown protected by the "Crown Guard", sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens.D. Off-white with applied tritium-coated round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Skeleton" hands.M. Cal. 3085, 27 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 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |