Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Hong Kong, Mar 18, 2017
LOT 156
ROLEX EXPLORER REF. 6610 STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Officially Certified Chronometer", case No. 167989, Ref. 6610. Made circa 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet.
HKD 28,000 - 43,000
USD 3,500 - 5,500 / CHF 3,500 - 5,500
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Gilt steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with Microstella regulating screws adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator, "Butterfly" rotor.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-8-41 |
Good Slightly scratched Repolished, edges preserved |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4-09 |
Fair HANDS Damaged |