32,400 CHF
Ref. 1655, “Steve McQueen”, Retailed by Tiffany & Co. Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified", case No. 6079567, Ref. 1655, retailed by Tiffany & Co.. Made in 1979. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steelwristwatchwith date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange 24-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Black with luminous baton, dot and triangular indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous orange arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, self-compensating blued Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13.5 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-11-16
