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ROLEX
Estimate
15,000 - 25,000 USD
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Description
- A STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC BRACELET WATCH WITH DATE, MOON-PHASES AND 24-HOUR INDICATION CIRCA 1973 REF 1655 EXPLORER II 'ALBINO STEVE MCQUEEN'
- diameter 38mm.
• cal. 1570 nickel lever movement, mono-metallic compensation balance, 26 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperatures • black dial, luminescent dagger and baton indexes, luminescent hands, sweep center seconds, faded orange arrow-form hand corresponding to 24-hour indication on bezel • tonneau water-resistant-type case, bezel calibrated for 24 hours, screw-down crown with protective shoulders, downturned lugs, screw back • case, dial and movement signed • with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster flip-lock bracelet
Condition
The movement is running however it might soon need to be cleaned and serviced. It is stamped D149601. The dial is clean and nice with almost no visible signs of age. The secondary hour hand has aged to a yellowish-white color as catalogued. The luminescent paint to the numerals has aged and discolored consistantly throughout. The case shows general wear and scuffs to the sides and back. The inside of the back is stamped 1665 and the numbers between the lugs are 1665 and 3982261.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.
Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."
Catalogue Note
For a note on this model, Ref. 1655, see the previous lot.
It is important to note how aged and faded the secondary hour hand is on this watch, compared with the hand on the previous lot. These hands left the Rolex factory with a reddish hand that over time would typically fade to orange. Some, such as the present lot, would fade even farther, until that hand is light yellow or nearly white. Collectors refer to these models as 'Albinos'.