Contemporary, Limited Edition and Col...
New York, Grand Havana Room, Dec 01, 1999
LOT 188
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer",Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,Ref. 1016.Fine, center-seconds, self winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by box and certificate.
USD 2,700 - 3,000
Sold: USD 3,680
C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown.D. black with tritium-coated indexes."Skeleton" tritium-coated hands . M.12 1/2 ''' Cal. 1560, rhodium plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, antishock system, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: * 4 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 1016The Explorer was described at the time as: "The reinforced Rolex". Available in stainless steel only, this reference is published in the Rolex catalogues from the beginning of the 1960's until 1990.Similar watches are published in "Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex" 1998 Edition by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Monfani Editore Genova, pp. 256-258, 260 and 275.