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.


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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