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Lot 8650 · Important Watches II

Explorer II, Reference 226570 | A brand new stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24 hours indication and bracelet, Circa 2022 | 勞力士 | Explorer II 型號226570 | 全新精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,約2022年製

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Estimate
HK$60,000–HK$90,000 hammer ≈ $7,643–$11,465
Result
Performance
Sale
Sotheby's — Important Watches II, Hong Kong · 10 October 2022
Record ID
TB-2026-5060578
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 6 Sep 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex, Explorer II, Reference 226570 | A brand new stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24 hours indication and bracelet, Circa 2022 | 勞力士 | Explorer II 型號226570 | 全新精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,約2022年製. Sotheby's, 10 Oct 2022, lot 8650. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5060578.

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Rolex, Explorer II, Reference 226570 | A brand new stainless steel wristwatch with date, 24 hours indication and bracelet, Circa 2022 | 勞力士 | Explorer II 型號226570 | 全新精鋼鏈帶腕錶,備日期及24小時顯示,約2022年製. Sotheby's, 10 Oct 2022, lot 8650. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5060578.

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From the same sale Important Watches II · Oct 2022

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