$9,600
Ref. 1016 - Explorer Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 1016. Made in 1965, sold on June 18, 1966. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box, Chronometer Certificate and Guarantee (now void). Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 1560, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-04-17
