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| Ref. 1655, Steve McQueen
Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual Date, Explorer II,
Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified," 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 hand and a stainless steel Rolex
Oyster bracelet Ref. 78360. Accompanied by a fitted box, 2
spare links and a service guarantee from Rolex, Japan dated
November 25th, 2008.
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| C. Three-body, polished and brushed, graduated 24-hour
bezel, screwed-down case back and protected crown, crystal
with cyclops lens. D. Black with luminous baton indexes, outer
minute/seconds track, aperture for the date. Luminous white
baton hands, large luminous arrow to indicate the diurnal and
nocturnal hours on the 24-hour graduated bezel. M. Cal. 1570,
rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, straight-line lever escapement,
monometallic balance adjusted to 5 positions and temperature,
shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet
balance spring, Microstella regulating screws, hack mechanism.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Diam. 39 mm. Thickness 14 mm. |
Estimate: 6,000 USD - 8,000 USD
Estimate: 6,000 CHF - 8,000 CHF
Estimate: 4,000 EUR - 5,500 EUR
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Important Collectors' Wristwatches, Pocket Watches & Clocks
09-12-2009 |
Sold including buyer's premium:
15,000 USD |
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