Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 28
Yellow Gold Ref. 6238, So-Called ?Pre-Daytona? Rolex,?Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic?, Ref. 6238/6241. Case No. 1038603. Made in 1964. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and tachometer.
CHF 50,000 - 60,000
EUR 32,000 - 38,000 / USD 40,000 - 48,000
Sold: CHF 61,360
C. Three-body, massive, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied
yellow gold dart indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions with Arabic five minute/seconds
divisions, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer tachometer scale. Luminous
yellow gold "baton" hands. M. Cal 72B, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight lever escapement, monometallic
balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Diam. 36 mm, Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-15-01 |
Good Slightly rusted HANDS Original |