Important Collectors Wristwatches, P...
Geneva, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Du Rhône, Nov 12, 2006
LOT 354
Ref. 6309, Yellow Gold, So-Called ?Thunderbird? With Red Date Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer?, Ref. 6309, case No. 989125. Made in 1954. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with red date and a yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
EUR 4,500 - 5,500 / USD 5,600 - 7,200
Sold: CHF 10,030
C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down back
and crown, revolving bidirectional reeded and graduated 18K
yellow gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for
60-minute graduation, crystal with Cyclops lens. D. Matte silver
with applied gold faceted dart indexes, aperture for the date in
red. Luminous yellow gold "alpha" hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodiumplated,
18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance,
self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
Dial, case and movement signed.
Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |