Important Watches, Collector's Wrist...

Hong Kong, Jun 08, 2001

LOT 381

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1655. Production of this reference started in the 1970's.Fine center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. black with tritium-coated triangular and bâton indexes, aperture for the date. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands, the orange arrow is to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours according to the 24 hours graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-ompensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.