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Hotel Noga Hilton, Nov 14, 2004

LOT 160

Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Super- lative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Produced in the 1960s. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

EUR 2,500 - 4,000 / USD 3,200 - 5,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back andcrown. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals, bâton and trian-gular indexes. Tritium-coated "Skeleton" hands. 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. 36 mm. Height 14 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-6

Good

Slightly oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-28-01

Good

Replacements

HANDS Original