The Mondani Collection of Rolex Wrist...

Geneva, May 14, 2006

LOT 287

Ref. 6035-1, White Gold ?Datejust? Diamond Dial Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6305-1. Case No. 79761. Made in 1955. Fine and very rare, 18K white gold and diamond-set, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, gentleman?s wristwatch with two-color date and the original 18K white gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

CHF 25,000 - 35,000

EUR 16,000 - 23,000 / USD 20,000 - 27,000

Sold: CHF 56,640

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with "cyclops" lens. D. Black with applied diamond dot, luminous and painted baton indexes, outer minutes and seconds divisions, aperture for the date showing alternate red and black numerals. Luminous white gold ?Dauphine? hands. M. Cal. A 296 10 1/2''', rhodium- plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, shock-absorber, blued steel Breguet balance- spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-7

Good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6305-1 was produced from 1953 to 1955. This watch is illustrated in ?Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 2001 Edition, p. 227.