Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Jun 11, 2009
LOT 96
Ref. 6238 14K Rolex, Chronograph, Ref. 6238. Made circa 1967. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, and a 14K yellow gold Rolex USA Jubilee bracelet with folding clasp and 1 additional link.
USD 25,000 - 45,000
EUR 20,000 - 35,000 / CHF 30,000 - 50,000
Sold: USD 42,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back with presentation inscription dated Dec. 1968, screw-down Twinlock crown, polished inclined bezel. D. Satine silver with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes and luminous dots, sunk subsidiary guilloché dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous yellow gold baton hands. M. Cal. 72B, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to three positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |