Revolution: The Evolution of the Role...

New York, Apr 17, 2008

LOT 235

Ref. 6238, Cosmograph Rolex, "Oyster Cosmograph", Ref. 6238. Made circa 1965. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round-button chronograph, steel bezel, registers, and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet.

USD 32,000 - 36,000

EUR 21,000 - 24,000

Sold: USD 37,200

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, Twinlock winding crown. D. Bicolor matte silver and black with faceted steel baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary black guilloché dials for the seconds, 12-hour, and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 722, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

The reference 6238 was the first new chronograph model launched after Rolex founder Hans Wilsdorf?s death, (who passed away in 1960).