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Lot 57 · Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman

Explorer, Ref:1016, Serial No.220****, Movement No.732***, Circa 1969

Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch

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Estimate
£2,500–£3,500 hammer ≈ $3,169–$4,437
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman, London, New Bond Street · 14 December 2016
Record ID
TB-2026-1652615
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch, Explorer, Ref:1016, Serial No.220****, Movement No.732***, Circa 1969. Bonhams, 14 Dec 2016, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1652615.

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Rolex. A Stainless Steel Automatic Bracelet Watch, Explorer, Ref:1016, Serial No.220****, Movement No.732***, Circa 1969. Bonhams, 14 Dec 2016, lot 57. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1652615.

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From the same sale Fine Watches & Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman · Dec 2016

LotArtistEstimateResult
Explorer II, Ref:16570T, Serial No.F135***, Movement No.841****, Circa 2003 Rolex. A stainless steel automatic calendar bracelet watch with dual time zone £2,800–£3,200
Speedmaster 'Ed White', Ref:ST105.003-65, Movement No.24531128, Circa 1965 Omega. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch £5,000–£7,000
Oyster Chronographe Antimagnetique, Ref:4500, Serial No.616***, Circa 1947 Rolex. A stainless steel and gold manual wind chronograph wristwatch £8,000–£12,000
Ref:4500, Serial No.497***, Circa 1946 Rolex. A stainless steel manual wind chronograph wristwatch £8,000–£12,000
Case No.329968, Circa 1930 £3,000–£5,000
Case No.16136 and 3207, Dial No.3207, Circa 1810 £10,000–£15,000

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