16,520 CHF
Ref. 16718, Gold “GMT-Master II” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Date, GMT-Master II, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, Ref. 16718/16710. Case No. E427637. Made in 1990. Fine center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, two time zone, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with special black and gold 24-hour bezel and hand, independently adjustable hour hand and quick date set, and 18K yellow gold riveted Rolex Oyster bracelet. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and protected gold winding-crown, graduated revolving black bezel for the diurnal and nocturnal hours of the second time zone in 24 hours, sapphire crystal with Cyclops lens. Black with applied luminous round, bâton and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold "Skeleton" hands, independently adjustable hour hand. Cal. 3185, rhodium-plated, 31 jewels adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, hacking feature. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Notes The present lot bears two reference numbers, 16718 on the body of the watch, which refers the specific characteristics of this watch and ref 16710 in the case back which refers to the series of references to which this watch belongs. The case bodies and backs were interchangeable at the factory. This watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-05-14
