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.
| 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 |