12,600 CHF
Explorer, Gilt Dial, Underline Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative ChronometerOfficially Certified”, caseNo. 451602, Ref. 5504.Made in 1959, sold on March 25th, 1961. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steelOyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void). Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, concave bezel, curved lugs. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer gilt minute/seconds division. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1530, rhodiumplated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-16
