Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 08, 2010

LOT 105

Rolex - Ref. 6105 - Yellow Gold - Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer," case 837149, Ref. 6105. Made circa 1952. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

USD 4,000 - 6,000

CHF 4,000 - 6,000 / EUR 3,000 - 4,500

Sold: USD 4,375

c. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, Super Oyster crown, fluted bezel. D. Champagne with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track, 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, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3-19

Good

Dent(s)

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

Notes

On the dial "Officially" is printed in red and was possibly added to "Certified Chronometer" by the factory after initial production.