Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

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

LOT 266

Ref. 16550 ?Explorer II? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, Ref. 16550. Made in 1987. Fine and rare, two-time zone center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box.

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bezel in 24 hours, "Twin-lock" winding crown protected by the "Crown Guard", sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with applied luminous round, triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm.