Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 266

Yellow Gold Ref. 6098, Honeycomb Dial, Serpico Y Laino Rolex, retailed by Serpico Y. Laino, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 6098. Made circa 1950. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Gay Frères Jubilee bracelet.

USD 6,500 - 8,500

EUR 5,000 - 6,700 / CHF 7,500 - 10,000

Sold: USD 10,800

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, case back engraved: IE SS IB. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied yellow gold Arabic numerals and faceted baton indexes, outer gold minute / seconds track. Yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original