Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
Hong Kong, Jul 10, 2005
LOT 27
So-called "Steve McQueen" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1655. Made in 1972. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel and hand and a stainless steel Rolex "Fliplock" Oyster bracelet.
HKD 50,000 - 65,000
EUR 5,200 - 7,000 / USD 6,500 - 8,500
Sold: HKD 80,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed,screwed-down case back and crown,graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal withcyclops" lens. D. Black with tritiumcoatedindexes, aperture for the date.Tritium-coated "baton" hands, theorange arrow to indicate the diurnal andnocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduatedbezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium plated,26 jewels, straight line lever escapement,monometallic balance adjusted totemperatures and 5 positions, shockabsorber,self-compensating free-sprungBreguet balance-spring, Microstella regulatingscrews, hack mechanism.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 01 |