Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 24
ROLEX REF. 16550 EXPLORER II STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, case No. 9695235, Ref. 16550. Made in 1986. Fine, two time zone, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Fliplock bracelet. Accompanied by Rolex box.
HKD 40,000 - 60,000
USD 5,200 - 7,800 / CHF 4,600 - 7,200
Sold: HKD 57,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel for the second time zone, Twin lock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Ivory-color with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes within black borders, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating freesprung Breguet balance spring, Micro stella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| 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 |