Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
ROLEX REF. 1016 EXPLORER GILT DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 1290047, Ref. 1016. Made in 1965. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex riveted bracelet.
Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwdown case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed.
Grading System | |
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Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-55-01 |
Good Oxidized Luminous material reapplied HANDS Original |