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Geneva, Mar 29, 2009
LOT 335
Ref. 6298, Explorer Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Precision, Explorer, Shock-Resisting?, case No. 974300, Ref. 6298. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster expanding riveted bracelet.
CHF 7,000 - 9,000
USD 6,000 - 8,000 / EUR 4,700 - 6,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave lugs, polished domed bezel. D. Matte white with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, inner minute/ seconds division. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. A. 296, 10'''1/2, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13,5 mm. Approx. overall length 160 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6 |
Good Slightly oxidized |
Notes
First launched in 1952 with the reference 6098, this Ref. 6298 is the third Explorer series produced between 1953 and 1955.