Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 08, 2010

LOT 104

Rolex - Ref. 6634 - Gold Shell Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, No. N 771633, case No. 243050, Ref. 6634. Made in 1958. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, waterresistant, yellow gold shell over stainless steel wristwatch. Accompanied by the original fitted box, chronometer certificate and guarantee (now void).

USD 2,000 - 3,000

CHF 2,000 - 3,000 / EUR 1,500 - 2,200

Sold: USD 2,250

c. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Ivory color with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes and Arabic quarters. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, oei de perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case, and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 2

Very good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-01

Good

HANDS Original

Notes

Made predominantly for the Italian market in the 1950s, this example of a gold shell Rolex remains in remarkably good original condition.