Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 194
ROLEX REF. 14270 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. T768459, Ref. 14270. Made in 1996, sold September 19th, 1997. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster lock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, certificate (now void), one extra link and booklets.
USD 2,200 - 3,200
HKD 17,000 - 25,000 / CHF 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: USD 3,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. Black with applied luminous white gold Arabic numerals and luminous triangular and baton white gold indexes, outer minute/second divisions. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. Cal. 3000, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |