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Geneva, Mar 16, 2008

LOT 531

Stainless Steel, Ref. 6098 Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer?, case No. 912197, Ref. 6098. Made in 1952. Fine, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex expanding bracelet with deployant clasp. To be sold without reserve

CHF 2,000 - 3,000

USD 1,800 - 2,700 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 2,160

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied gold faceted indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous gold Alpha hands. M. Cal. 296, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original