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Thank you Bill, I try to be useful ;-)
A far as the hammer price, there were clearly a couple people in the room that desperately wanted this and other Rolex pieces. This may be the nicest example of a 5500 Explorer (Super Precision & Underline) I think the price is outrageous though. For perspective (re:another thread) an ALS Tourbograph in Platinum should be much more than 10x the price of something like this,.
Rolex Explorer Super Precision, 5500 ????
By: Bill : May 15th, 2016-10:37
102 ROLEX Explorer Super Precision, 5500, stamped 1002 inside the case back, Stainless steel, 196333mm. Diameter Calibre: Automatic, cal. 1530, 26 jewels Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed Estimate CHF5,000 - 8,000 SOLD FOR CHF28,750 Ok this is a gr...
Think about it this way
By: alphabeta81 : May 15th, 2016-13:03
In the art world, people want "rare and in demand" --- something unique and yet recognizable. Cy Twombly pieces, that look silly but sell for 20 30mn. In the watch world, the super rich collectors have a lower price of admission (there are few watches 1mn...