Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 216
ROLEX REF. 5701 EXPLORER DATE STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer-Date, Precision," case No. 516163 Ref. 5701/1500. Made in 1959. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex bracelet.
HKD 32,000 - 59,000
USD 4,100 - 7,500 / CHF 3,700 - 6,800
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, inclined bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Champagne with applied gold faceted baton indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous gold alpha hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating flat balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-30 |
Good Alterations |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |