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Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005
LOT 21
"Explorer" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Made in 1966. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 3,800 - 4,800
EUR 3,000 - 4,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and bâton indexes. Tritium-coated "skeleton" hands. M. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance-spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-5 |
Good Poor |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-38-01 |
Very good Slightly rubbed HANDS Original |