Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 20, 2016

LOT 192

ROLEX REF. 114270 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. P742903, Ref. 114270. Made in 2000. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet Ref. 78690. Accompanied by the original fitted box, warranty (now void) service paper, service pouch and booklet.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

HKD 23,500 - 39,000 / CHF 3,000 - 5,000

Sold: USD 3,625

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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 1-01

As new

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx. overall length 185 mm.