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Geneva, Nov 14, 2009

LOT 284

Ref. 6105, Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer," case 777490, Ref. 6105. Made circa 1952. Fine and rare, early, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, selfwinding 10K yellow gold wristwatch with a yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet with an engraved and modified deployant clasp.

CHF 4,000 - 6,000

USD 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 2,700 - 4,000

Sold: CHF 4,800

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, Super Oyster crown, fluted bezel, half-hooded lugs. D. Matte white with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer 1/5th of a second divisions, gold framed aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. A.296, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx overall length 170 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-25

Good

Chipped

Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-6-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original