Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 150

"Explorer" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Super-lative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 1016. Made in the 1960s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,500

Sold: USD 4,130

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-39-02

Very good

Rubbed

HANDS Service hands