Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 503
ROLEX REF. 16570 EXPLORER II STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. A720057, Ref. 16570. Made circa 1998. 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.
HKD 27,000 - 43,000
USD 3,500 - 5,500 / CHF 3,300 - 5,200
Sold: HKD 36,250
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 divisions, aperture for the date. Luminous black skeleton hands, second time-zone 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, self-compensating 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 |