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.


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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

Ref. 6205
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.