5,428 CHF
Ref. 16570 “Explorer II” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 16570. Made circa 2000. Fine, two time-zone, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with date independently adjustable 12-hour hand and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original box and papers. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with "cyclops" lens. Off-white with luminous round, bâton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous steel "skeleton" hands, second time-zone red arrow hand independently adjustable for the second time-zone. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-10-15
