Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 228
ROLEX REF. 114270 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. Y937791, Ref. 114270. Made in 2002. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet Ref. 78690.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
HKD 23,500 - 31,000 / CHF 3,000 - 4,000
Sold: USD 4,375
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. Black with applied white gold Arabic numerals and luminous indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. Cal. 3130, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 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, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |