Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 74
ROLEX REF. 5504 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, ??Oyster Perpetual Explorer??, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, case No,281787, Ref. 5504. Circa 1958. Fine, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, selfwinding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex link bracelet. Accompanied by fitted box, and guarantee (now void).
HKD 40,000 - 55,000
USD 5,100 - 7,000 / CHF 4,800 - 6,800
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back
and crown, fluted bezel bezel, curved lugs.
D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes,
outer minute/seconds division. Luminous steel baton hands.
M. Cal. 1530, rhodiumplated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 26
jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance,
shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung blued steel
Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.
Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.
Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 190 mm
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-13-54-02 |
Good Slightly damaged Service dial HANDS Service hands |