Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Mar 10, 2011
LOT 198
Rolex - Ref. 6205 - Tropical Dial Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, case No. 21338, Ref. 6205. Made circa 1954. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 8,000 - 12,000
CHF 8,000 - 12,000 / EUR 6,000 - 9,000
Sold: USD 15,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. D. Black with luminous round, triangular and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous steel skeleton hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 37 mm. Thickness: 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-7-01 |
Good Oxidized HANDS Original |
Notes
The reference 6205, along with reference 6204, is among the first versions of the famous "Submariner" wristwatch. This model does not yet feature the crown-guard system and the depth indication on the dial.