Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 15, 2005
LOT 50
"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,500 - 2,300
Sold: USD 3,335
C. Three-body, polished and brushed,screwed-down case back and crown.D. Black with tritium coated Arabicnumerals and bâton indexes. Tritiumcoated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1560,rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight linelever escapement, monometallic balanceadjusted to temperatures and 5 positions,shock-absorber, self-compensatingfree-sprung Breguet balance-spring,Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-01 |
Good Poor HANDS Original |