Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 17
"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1969. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster "Fliplock" bracelet.
USD 4,000 - 6,000
EUR 3,000 - 4,600
Sold: USD 5,750
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabicnumerals and bâton indexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, selfcompensatingfree-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |