Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...
New York, Mar 10, 2010
LOT 265
Rolex Ref. 6098 Yellow Gold ? Honeycomb Dial - Retailed by Serpico Y. Laino Rolex ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? case No. 739947, Ref. 6098. Made circa 1951. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with honeycomb dial and an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
USD 6,000 - 10,000
EUR 4,500 - 7,500 / CHF 5,500 - 11,000
Sold: USD 12,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back with initials: E S B, Super Oyster winding crown. D. Off-white honeycomb 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.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |