Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 30, 2014
LOT 85
ROLEX REF. 5500 EXPLORER TROPICAL DIAL STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super Precision," case No. 985124 Ref. 5500/1002. Made in 1964. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
USD 2,200 - 3,200
HKD 17,000 - 25,000 / CHF 2,000 - 2,800
Sold: USD 4,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |