$7,500
Rolex Ref. 1016 Explorer Gilt Dial Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,” case No. 3481316, Ref. 1016. Made in 1972. Fine, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet with deployant clasp. Three-body, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screwed-down case back and crown. Black (earlier) with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, gilt outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous yellow gold skeleton hands. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 12.5 mm. Approx overall length 195 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-09-15
