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Hotel Nogalhilton Geneve, Nov 11, 2001

LOT 139

Precision Timekeeper with 5 ComplicationsRolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6062, 1950's.Very fine and rare, astronomic, tonneau-shaped, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases, and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 100,000 - 120,000

USD 63,000 - 75,000

Sold: CHF 157,500

C. two-body, polished and brushed, dedicated screwed-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied steel triangular indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds dial, outer graduation for the days of the month in blue Arabic numerals, aperture for the days of the week, the months and the moon phases. "Dauphine" radium-coated steel hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Engraved on the back:F.O.YATES JR. ASHEBORO N.C."Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3

Good

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 278 to 283 and 380.