Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 15, 2015
LOT 230
ROLEX REF. 16600 SEA DWELLER 4000 STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Sea Dweller 4000ft = 1220m, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No. U491642, Ref. 16600. Made in 1997. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's Chronometer wristwatch with date, helium escape valve and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster Ref. 93160 extendable Fliplock bracelet.
USD 4,500 - 6,500
HKD 35,000 - 50,000 / CHF 4,500 - 6,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down engraved case back, graduated unidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times, Triplock winding crown protected by the crown guard, gas-escape valve at 9, sapphire crystal. Black with luminous white gold round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous white gold skeleton hands. Cal. 3135, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions with Microstella timing screws, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |