Lot 290
Lot 290
ROLEX, EXPLORER II REF. 16570 ‘CHICCHI DI MAIS’, A STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: X766913

Price Realised USD 13,860
Estimate
USD 12,000 - USD 18,000
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ROLEX, EXPLORER II REF. 16570 ‘CHICCHI DI MAIS’, A STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH

CASE NUMBER: X766913

Price Realised USD 13,860
Price Realised USD 13,860
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CIRCA: 1991
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel with engraved 24-hour bezel
DIAMETER: 40 mm.
BRACELET: Rolex Oyster stainless steel bracelet
DIAL: Off-white “Chicchi di Mais” dial with yellowish-orange luminous plots on the dial and hands
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time, date, GMT hand
WITH: Rolex guarantee card, Rolex service card dated February 17, 2014, product literature, 1991-1992 calendar, Rolex green card holder, hang tag, presentation box and outer packaging
Special notice
This lot has been imported from outside of the UAE for sale. Should the lot be released into GCC/UAE free circulation, duty will be payable at 5% on the low estimate. Duty paid in Dubai is treated as final duty payment as per GCC''s customs laws. VAT at 5% will be applied to the hammer and buyer’s premium.
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Lot Essay

Early examples of the Explorer II reference 16570 with the distinctive black surround to the hour markers were nicknamed “Chichi di Mais” by Italian watch enthusiasts because the Tritium lume plots would age to a corn yellow-like colour (Chichi di Mais is Italian for corn kernels). The result is a nice, uniform and warm patina that is loved by Rolex collectors.

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