11,400 CHF
Ivory Dial, Explorer II Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, "Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, case No. 9197524, Ref. 16550. Made in 1985. Fine and rare, two-time-zone, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated 24-hour bezel, Twinlock winding crown protected by the crown guard, sapphire crystal with cyclops lens. Ivory with applied luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel skeleton hands. Cal. 3085, rhodium-plated, 27 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, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Notes Ref. 16550 The “Ivory Dial” examples are the most sought after by collectors. Since its creation the “Explorer II” has earned its name by being standard equipment on many of the world most demanding expeditions at the close of the 20th century, an “Ivory Dial” Explorer II was used on the GEOMAG north expedition.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-03-16
