Important Collector's Wristwatches,Po...

Grand Havana Room, Mar 24, 2004

LOT 58

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

USD 2,500 - 3,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,300

Sold: USD 4,140

C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâtonindexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton? hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic bal-anceadjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstellaregulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.

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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3 - 23
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 5 - 01