DESCRIPTION:
WW - Rolex Oyster Perpetual Explorer, ref 5501, circa 1962, 34mm x 40mm to lug tips, 19mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case with fluted gold bezel, riveted Oyster stainless steel bracelet, original gray dial signed Explorer with applied gold indices, 25J cal 1530, s#846380, triple signed. Inside back ref 5501 with II.62 date code, bracelet ref 7205 with 60 end links and a 4.70 date code. An incredibly rare version of one of the most famous Rolex models, don't let this rare opportunity slip away.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, excellent cosmetic mvt condition overall, light spotting on plates, wear to brass on main plate perimeter; fine dial with light circular hand scrape at center, light lume discoloration around the lume plots; fine-plus gold hands; lightly polished case shows light wear, numerous small dings to the backs of the lugs from being worn on a bracelet; Rolex signed crown shows light wear, good threads; good crystal; resealed for auction.
ESTIMATE:
$2600
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$4200
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