Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 07, 2015
LOT 252
ROLEX REF. 16570 EXPLORER II STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. W528138, Ref. 16570. Made circa 1995. Fine, two-time zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12- hour hand and a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet. Accompanied by a Rolex box.
HKD 23,000 - 38,000
USD 3,000 - 5,000 / CHF 3,100 - 5,100
Sold: HKD 31,250
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. White with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, second time zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second time zone. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, hack mechanism.
| 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 |