Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 28, 2014
LOT 414
ROLEX REF 5504 EXPLORER GILT DIAL STEEL Rolex, ''Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified," case No 453290, Ref. 5504. Made in 1959. Fine and rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch.
HKD 31,000 - 46,000
USD 4,000 - 6,000 / CHF 3,600 - 5,300
Sold: HKD 37,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed- down case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minutes/seconds division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-9* |
Good Scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |