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Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005
LOT 125
"Explorer Color Change Dial" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1960. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,800 - 3,700
Sold: USD 4,600
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Brown with radium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Radium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4-8 |
Fair Slightly scratched |
Movement: 4-5* |
Fair Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-7-01 |
Fair Oxidized HANDS Original |