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mr.kaplan
·Hi guys,
I have for sale a full set Rolex Explorer II ref.16570 "corn grain" in mint conditions, with an unpolished case and an incredible dial with pumpkin patina hour markers.
This is an exquisite example of the rarest of the Explorer II ref.16570: the "corn grain dial" (in Italian "chicchi di mais"), nicknamed this way because in this specimen the tritium of the hour markers ages taking a yellow cream patina while hands usually remain white.
The dial is one of the earliest type of Polar and the case is unpolished in mint conditions: a real safe queen.
N serial number, circa 1992.
The watch was sold at the historical Rolex authorized dealer 'Tomasini Francia' in Spoleto (Italy) in 1993 and it comes with an extreme full set that includes the original price tag with serial number.
The watch is original in every parts and runs well keeping good time.
CASE:
The case is unpolished with original Rolex sticker on caseback.
Serial and reference number are fully visible.
Original 16570 stamped caseback.
BEZEL :
Original Rolex bezel in mint conditions and has sharp black engraved numerals.
DIAL/HANDS:
The dial is an original Rolex 16570 tritium Polar "porcelain" dial, with a yellow patina even on all plots and all lettering is clearly visible and correct.
The hands are tritium and they are lighter than the hour markers (as it should be in the 90% of original "cream/ corn" 16570 dial).
Tritium is original and was checked with UV light: both hands and hour markers react correctly in the same way.
Dial shows no chips around the rehault, no scratches, no "craquelê" or spots.
BRACELET:
The bracelet is the original 78360 with 501b endings unpolished in perfect conditions, with 13 links.
The clasp is original to the watch and the code (R) matches the serial number.
MOVEMENT:
Correct 3185 Rolex caliber running well.
The movement was serviced five years ago according to the previous owner.
SET:
The watch comes with the complete full set: original Rolex box (inner/outer), the Rolex warranty certificate, the Rolex warranty holder, the Rolex translation booklet, the Rolex calendar, the Rolex booklets ('Rolex Explorer' and 'Your Rolex Oyster'), the Rolex tag with serial number.
Asking 10500 Euro, insured shipping included.
Payment method - I will accept Paypal and bank wire.
Plenty of international references.
I have for sale a full set Rolex Explorer II ref.16570 "corn grain" in mint conditions, with an unpolished case and an incredible dial with pumpkin patina hour markers.
This is an exquisite example of the rarest of the Explorer II ref.16570: the "corn grain dial" (in Italian "chicchi di mais"), nicknamed this way because in this specimen the tritium of the hour markers ages taking a yellow cream patina while hands usually remain white.
The dial is one of the earliest type of Polar and the case is unpolished in mint conditions: a real safe queen.
N serial number, circa 1992.
The watch was sold at the historical Rolex authorized dealer 'Tomasini Francia' in Spoleto (Italy) in 1993 and it comes with an extreme full set that includes the original price tag with serial number.
The watch is original in every parts and runs well keeping good time.
CASE:
The case is unpolished with original Rolex sticker on caseback.
Serial and reference number are fully visible.
Original 16570 stamped caseback.
BEZEL :
Original Rolex bezel in mint conditions and has sharp black engraved numerals.
DIAL/HANDS:
The dial is an original Rolex 16570 tritium Polar "porcelain" dial, with a yellow patina even on all plots and all lettering is clearly visible and correct.
The hands are tritium and they are lighter than the hour markers (as it should be in the 90% of original "cream/ corn" 16570 dial).
Tritium is original and was checked with UV light: both hands and hour markers react correctly in the same way.
Dial shows no chips around the rehault, no scratches, no "craquelê" or spots.
BRACELET:
The bracelet is the original 78360 with 501b endings unpolished in perfect conditions, with 13 links.
The clasp is original to the watch and the code (R) matches the serial number.
MOVEMENT:
Correct 3185 Rolex caliber running well.
The movement was serviced five years ago according to the previous owner.
SET:
The watch comes with the complete full set: original Rolex box (inner/outer), the Rolex warranty certificate, the Rolex warranty holder, the Rolex translation booklet, the Rolex calendar, the Rolex booklets ('Rolex Explorer' and 'Your Rolex Oyster'), the Rolex tag with serial number.
Asking 10500 Euro, insured shipping included.
Payment method - I will accept Paypal and bank wire.
Plenty of international references.
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