$4,600
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date, “Explorer II”, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified. Ref. 1655. Produced in the early 1970’s. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. Graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal with “Cyclops” lens. black, with tritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. “Skeleton” tritium-coated hands, the orange arrow is to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours for the 24 hour gratuated bezel. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free sprung balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-03-13
