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New York, Jun 11, 2009

LOT 197

Yellow Gold Ref. 6098 Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 6098. Made circa 1951. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

USD 3,000 - 5,000

EUR 2,300 - 3,800 / CHF 3,400 - 5,700

Sold: USD 3,600

C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, Super Oyster winding crown. D. Matte silver with applied yellow gold faceted baton and luminous dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-19-01

Good

Dent(s)

HANDS Original