Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 300
"Milgauss" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, ?Milgauss?, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6541. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, anti-magnetic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box, original guarantee (now void), and Milgauss pamphlet.
USD 50,000 - 70,000
EUR 42,000 - 58,000
Sold: USD 82,800
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated black bezel, anti-magnetic protection cap. D. Black soft iron "honeycomb" with radiumcoated round indexes and steel triangular markers. Radium-coated steel "dauphine" hands, lightning seconds hand. M. Cal. 1066, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-6* |
Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
