Important Collectors' Wristwatches, P...

Geneva, May 08, 2010

LOT 385

Rolex Black Diamond Dial Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer," Ref. 6105. Made circa 1953. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch.

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

USD 14,000 - 19,000 / EUR 10,000 - 14,000

Sold: CHF 33,600

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, fluted bezel, half-hooded lugs, screwed-down case back . D. Black, set with 6 round brilliants and applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer 1/5th of a second/ minute 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, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 15 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-10-05

Good

Patinated

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Notes

Among the Datejusts, lefthanded and black-dialed versions are probably the most sought-after. Combined with the alternating black and red date wheel, this example is one of the rarest Datejust to appear at auction, combining a black dial with diamond indexes. It is interesting to note the characteristics it has in common with the rare reference 6062, which also was produced with a black dial and diamonds