13,200 CHF
Ref. 1655, “Steve McQueen” Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," case No. 4893208, Ref. 1655. Made in 1977. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date, special 24-hour bezel, large orange arrow 24-hour. Accompanied by a copy of a Rolex (France) overhaul invoice dated 7-11-89 and a Rolex box. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Black with luminous baton indexes, outer minute division, aperture for the date. Luminous white baton hands, large luminous arrow to indicate the diurnal and nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. Cal. 1570, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature, shock absorber, selfcompensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2009-05-10
