Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014

LOT 437

ROLEX REF. 214270 EXPLORER ENGRAVED CUSTOMIZED BY KINDLER AND THORPE STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Explore, Superlative Chro-nometer Officially Certified, case No. 0693G8U5 sold on February 16th, 2013. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oysterl double lock bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box, guarantee , Kindler and Thorpe guarantee and booklets.

HKD 75,000 - 100,000

USD 9,600 - 13,000 / CHF 8,500 - 11,000

Sold: HKD 118,750

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, sapphire crystal. Black with applied luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer mi-nute/seconds track. Luminous skeleton hands. Cal. 3132, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance ad-justed to temperatures and 5 positions, parachrom hairspring, paraflex shock absorbers. Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2

Very good

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 39 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm. KINDLER & THORPE was established in 2010 by two long standing business associates HERMAN KINDLER and PAUL THORPE in London, England. They are the first watch company in the world to produce a stunning range of profusely engraved timepieces." DISCLAIMER This watch has been customized with an aftermarket engraving. Aftermarket additions void the warranty of new and used Rolex watches. Rolex will not warranty and/or service the present watch.