ROLEX
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 216570, EXPLORER II SAS EDITION, NEW OLD STOCK, ORIGINAL BOX AND WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine and very rare, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with 24-hour indication and date made for the SAS
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: Explorer II SAS Edition
Reference: 216570
Year: Sold in December 2012
Case: G740317
Caliber: 3187, 31 jewels
Bracelet: stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 185 mm.
Diameter: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement
Accesories: original fitted box, warranty card, instruction booklet, hang tag, red chronometer seal
Provenance:
Property of an English collector
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 1 (As new)
Dial: 1-01 (As new , HANDS Original)
Movement: 1* (As new , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 174,000 - 348,000
USD: 22,200 - 44,300
EUR: 20,400 - 40,800
Fully authorized by Rolex and entirely of Rolex manufacture, this watch is the only example of this highly exclusive edition so far to be seen publically, indeed until the present watch surfaced this year, this edition for the SAS was only rumoured to exist. It is not known exactly how many examples were made but it was only available to members of the elite regiment and Rolex confirm that the batch of watches was delivered to a British military base. The case back is dedicated with the regiments emblem and name and the side of the case engraved with the SAS motto "Who Dares Wins". In recent years Rolex have only sanctioned the issue of one other special edition - the Sea-Dweller "Sommozzatori" for the Italian State Police diving unit of which 78 pieces were made. The SAS and Sommozzatori editions are therefore the rarest modern steel Rolexes produced and highly prized.
Size: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement
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ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 216570, EXPLORER II SAS EDITION, NEW OLD STOCK, ORIGINAL BOX AND WARRANTY, STAINLESS STEEL
A fine and very rare, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with 24-hour indication and date made for the SAS
Brand: Rolex, switzerland
Model: Explorer II SAS Edition
Reference: 216570
Year: Sold in December 2012
Case: G740317
Caliber: 3187, 31 jewels
Bracelet: stainless steel Rolex bracelet with deployant clasp, approx. overall length 185 mm.
Diameter: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement
Accesories: original fitted box, warranty card, instruction booklet, hang tag, red chronometer seal
Provenance:
Property of an English collector
Grading System: EXCEPTIONAL
Case: 1 (As new)
Dial: 1-01 (As new , HANDS Original)
Movement: 1* (As new , Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense)
HKD: 174,000 - 348,000
USD: 22,200 - 44,300
EUR: 20,400 - 40,800
Fully authorized by Rolex and entirely of Rolex manufacture, this watch is the only example of this highly exclusive edition so far to be seen publically, indeed until the present watch surfaced this year, this edition for the SAS was only rumoured to exist. It is not known exactly how many examples were made but it was only available to members of the elite regiment and Rolex confirm that the batch of watches was delivered to a British military base. The case back is dedicated with the regiments emblem and name and the side of the case engraved with the SAS motto "Who Dares Wins". In recent years Rolex have only sanctioned the issue of one other special edition - the Sea-Dweller "Sommozzatori" for the Italian State Police diving unit of which 78 pieces were made. The SAS and Sommozzatori editions are therefore the rarest modern steel Rolexes produced and highly prized.
Size: 42
Signature: dial, case and movement
