Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, Nov 16, 2008

LOT 232

Datejust Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, 50m= 165ft, Officially Certified, Chronometer?, case No 940291, Ref. 6305. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and white gold chronometer wristwatch with red date and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 7,500 - 9,200 / EUR 5,000 - 6,300

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, white gold fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Matte silver with applied steel faceted dart indexes, outer minute/seconds division, aperture for the gold-rimmed red and black date. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. Cal. 745, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original