$9,660
So-called “Steve McQueen”Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date,"Explorer II", Superlative Chronometer, Offi-ciallyCertified. Ref. 1655. Produced in the 1980’s.Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steelgentleman’s wristwatch with date and a Rolex stainless steel Oysterbracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown,graduated bezel in 24 hours, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. black, withtritium-coated indexes, aperture for the date. Tritium-coated "Skeleton"hands, the orange arrow is to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours for the24 hour graduated bezel. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguetbalance-spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 39 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2003-12-02