Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Apr 09, 2014
LOT 76
ROLEX REF. 5501 EXPLORER HONEYCOMB DIAL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer," case No. 368510, Ref. 5501. Made in 1958. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and 18K pink gold wristwatch.
USD 3,000 - 4,000
HKD 23,000 - 31,000 / CHF 2,700 - 3,500
Sold: USD 9,375
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel. Honeycomb copper color with applied gold faceted dart indexes, Arabic quarters and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division. Luminous gold alpha hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-12 |
Good Worn |
Movement: 3-9* |
Good Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |