4,600 CHF
Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 1016. Production of this reference started in 1960's. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown. black with tritium-coated Arabic numerals and indexes. "Skeleton" tritium-coated hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Approx. overall length 200 mm. Notes Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore Genova, 2001, pp. 343, 344, 345 and 347.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2002-04-13
