Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel centre seconds automatic wristwatch with original chronometer certificate, guarantee booklet and bill of sale
Explorer, Ref:1006, Made in February 1962, Sold 28th December 1964
26-jewel Cal.1560 automatic movement, gloss black dial with Arabic 3,6,9, gilt text signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, sweep centre seconds hand, polished case with chamfered bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw back, fitted leather strap with steel buckle, together with Guarantee booklet, compliment slip and original bill of sale showing retailer of Bhanji Laxman & Sons Ltd and original selling date of 28th of December 1964, also with the rare Rolex Explorer leaflet, case dial and movement signed
33mm.
26-jewel Cal.1560 automatic movement, gloss black dial with Arabic 3,6,9, gilt text signed Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, sweep centre seconds hand, polished case with chamfered bezel, screw down Oyster crown and screw back, fitted leather strap with steel buckle, together with Guarantee booklet, compliment slip and original bill of sale showing retailer of Bhanji Laxman & Sons Ltd and original selling date of 28th of December 1964, also with the rare Rolex Explorer leaflet, case dial and movement signed
33mm.
Sold for
£5,040
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This watch is been sold by the daughters of the original owner and stands out due to its lovely gloss dial and that it still retains its original chronometer certificate, Guarantee (now void), bill of sale and Explorer booklet.
Auction Notices
- Please be advised the case of this watch is Ref. 1016 not 1006 as described.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Watches
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