Important Collectors Watches, Pocket ...
New York, Dec 11, 2008
LOT 61
Ref. 6234, "Pre-Daytona" Rolex, "Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic," Ref. 6234. Made in the 1950 s. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
EUR 20,000 - 27,000 / CHF 30,000 - 41,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with painted black baton indexes and luminous dots, outer tachometer to 300 UPH and telemeter graduation, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 4-7 |
Fair Oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |