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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3 - 6
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01