Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 26
ROLEX REF 5504 EXPLORER GILT DIAL STEEL Rolex, ''Oyster Perpetual Explorer'', "Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", case No 453290, Ref. 5504. Made circa 1959. Fine and rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch.
HKD 32,000 - 53,000
USD 4,100 - 6,800 / CHF 3,800 - 6,200
Sold: HKD 40,000
Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, screwed- down case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung blued steel Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3** |
Good Repair required, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-18-01 |
Good Spotted HANDS Original |