Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Mar 19, 2016

LOT 248

ROLEX, REF. 14270 EXPLORER BLACKOUT STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. E899330, Ref. 14270. Made in 1990. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterlock bracelet.

HKD 40,000 - 60,000

USD 5,100 - 7,700 / CHF 5,100 - 7,700

Sold: HKD 68,750

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 indexes, outer minute/ seconds division. 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.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

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 12 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.