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New York, Nov 28, 2001

LOT 380

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Produced in the late 1960's.Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet.

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.