9,440 CHF
Ref. 16570 “Explorer II” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 16570. Case No. N313086. Made in 1992. 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 guarantee (now void). Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, steel bezel graduated in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with "Cyclops" lens. Black 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 timezone. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, "oeil-de-perdrix" decoration, 31 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 13mm. Notes This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 350.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
