Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013

LOT 68

ROLEX REF. 5700 EXPLORER DATE STEEL Rolex, ??Oyster Perpetual Explorer Date Precision??, case No. 514752, Ref. 5700. Made circa 1959. Fine and rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, selfwinding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex link bracelet. Accompanied by cloth.

HKD 24,000 - 40,000

USD 3,100 - 5,200 / CHF 2,900 - 4,800

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed down case back and crown, plastic crystal.
D. Silver gold with applied steel lozenge indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the date. Luminous steel alpha hands.
M. Cal. 1530, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with timing screws, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length: 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched

Movement: 3-9*

Good

Scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original