Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
New York, Dec 07, 2005
LOT 88
?Black 6234? Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph, Antimagnetic", Ref. 6234. Produced in the 1950s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expansion bracelet.
USD 20,000 - 30,000
EUR 17,000 - 25,000
Sold: USD 24,150
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Re-printed, black with applied steel dart indexes, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer graduation, inner telemeter graduation in blue. Tritium-coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodiumplated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |