Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 15, 2010
LOT 176
Rolex - Ref. 6285 - Stainless Steel - Black Dial Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? Ref. 6285, case No. 905133. Made in 1954. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 2,000 - 3,000
EUR 1,500 - 2,300 / CHF 2,100 - 3,100
Sold: USD 3,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, engine-turned bezel with hour divisions, concave lugs. D. Matte black with painted luminous Arabic numerals, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-minute/seconds Arabic markers. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 645, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Super-balance timed to 6 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-8* |
Good Slightly scratched Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |