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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Oct 15, 2006

LOT 263

Ref. 6610, "Explorer Gold Minute Track" Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6610. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, selfwinding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster riveted bracelet.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 1,900 - 2,500 / USD 2,500 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 8,260

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, inclined bezel. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and bâton indexes, silvered outer minute/seconds track. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6610 was produced from the mid 1950s to 1960. The caliber 1030 was produced between 1950 and 1957 and continued to be found in watches some years later.