Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

New York, Mar 05, 2009

LOT 78

Black Dial Datejust Rolex, Genève, ?Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 6305. Made circa 1953. Very fine and rare, center seconds, water-resistant, selfwinding, 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch with date.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

EUR 4,500 - 5,500 / CHF 5,800 - 8,100

Sold: USD 5,880

C. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. D. Black with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer minute divisions, gold-rimmed aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 745, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance timed to 6 positions, shock absorber, 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: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original