DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer I, ref 1016, circa 1967, 36mm x 44mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case, stainless steel riveted Oyster bracelet signed Rolex, original black matte dial with tritium painted luminous indices, 25J cal 1560, s#745092, triple signed, bracelet ref 7206 with 58 end links dated 2-65, inside back ref 1016, dated 1-67.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic movement condition overall, very light oxide to steelwork, light brass showing on plates' highest edge; excellent-plus dial with light luminous paint loss at 10 and 11; excellent Mercedes hands with discolored lume; polished case shows light wear, light dings on the backs of the lugs from being worn on a bracelet for many years; bracelet shows light wear overall, very light stretch; Rolex signed crown Oyster shows hardly any wear, good threads; good plastic crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$8000
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$14000
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