DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Submariner, ref 16610, circa 1991, 42mm x 47mm to lug tips, 20mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case with uni-directional timing bezel with black timing insert, Oyster bracelet with tuna can style fold over deployant clasp, original black glossy dial with applied white gold indices inset with luminous material, date aperture at 3, 31J cal 3135, s#X683474, triple signed with signed clasp, bracelet ref 93150 with 501b end links and a R11 date code, inside back ref 16610, includes the original inner and outer boxes as well as matching paperwork and hang tag. From the Estate of Henry Betjemann of Bradenton, Florida.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide on rotor, no oxide elsewhere; nearly flawless dial; fine-plus Mercedes hands with light cracking to luminous paint; polished case shows little wear, still retains some of its original factory finishing, several light dings on backs and tops of lugs; bracelet shows light wear, light stretch; original signed Triplock crown shows little wear, good threads; mint sapphire crystal; resealed for auction; inner and outer boxes show little wear, inner pillow has deteriorated typical of pillows in this era.
ESTIMATE:
$6000
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$9000