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Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006

LOT 320

Stainless Steel Ref. 6202, ?Turn-O-Graph? Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Turn-O-Graph", Ref. 6202. Case No. 952631 Made in 1954. Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with black revolving bezel and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.

CHF 7,500 - 9,500

EUR 4,700 - 6,000 / USD 6,000 - 8,000

Sold: CHF 24,780

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, black graduated revolving bezel with red arrow showing the point zero. D. Black with luminous triangular, round and baton indexes. Luminous "skeletonized" hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, ?fausses côtes? decoration, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Super-balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed, case back and lug numbered 18. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm. Property of an Asian Collector


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-9

Good

Scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6202. Was the first watch in the so-called professional line. This watch is characterized by its revolving bezel, which allows the watch to be used as a chronograph for timing events with a duration of less than one hour. The watch was also available in stainless steel and gold. The model cost 58,800 Lire in stainless steel, and 62,000 Lire with a stainless steel bracelet. The stainless steel and gold model cost 76,000 Lire and with bracelet 94,500 Lire. A similar watch is published in ?Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches?, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, 2005, vol. I, p. 343.