4,200 CHF
Ref. 16570, Explorer II Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, case No. K864186, Ref. 16570. Sold on September 5, 2002. Fine, two time-zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oysterlock bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Off-white with luminous round, baton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands, second time-zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second time-zone. Cal. 3185, rhodiumplated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, hac mechanism Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx overall length 185 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-05-11