Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 11, 2014
LOT 227
ROLEX EXPLORER REF 5500 TWO TONE DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super Precision", case No.418707, Ref. 5500. Made circa 1959. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel riveted Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,600 - 6,900
Sold: CHF 5,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, inclined bezel, screw down case back and crown. Two tone champagne and black with applied gold faceted dart and baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minutes/second divisions. Luminous gold Alpha hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 2 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |