$3,680
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, "Explorer",Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified,Ref. 1016.Fine, center-seconds, self winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by box and certificate. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown. black with tritium-coated indexes."Skeleton" tritium-coated hands . Notes Ref. 1016The Explorer was described at the time as: "The reinforced Rolex". Available in stainless steel only, this reference is published in the Rolex catalogues from the beginning of the 1960's until 1990.Similar watches are published in "Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex" 1998 Edition by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Monfani Editore Genova, pp. 256-258, 260 and 275.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
1999-12-01
