Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 27, 2011
LOT 527
Rolex Ref. 6284 Two Americas Cloisonne Dial by Marguerite Koch Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual", Ref. 6284. Made in only six examples circa 1950. Exceptionally rare and fine, self-winding, water-resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel map of the two Americas and a Rolex gold-plated buckle.
CHF 130,000 - 190,000
USD 130,000 - 190,000 / EUR 100,000 - 150,000
Sold: CHF 662,500
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, polished inclined bezel, concave lugs. D. By Stern Frères, cloisonné enamel on gold with counter enamel, No. 103*626, by Marguerite Koch, representing a map of the Two Americas on a black background, with applied faceted yellow gold indexes, outer minute/seconds dot divisions on the brushed outer ring. Yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4''', rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Back of the dial numbered. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Notes
Marguerite Koch An enameler specializing in the cloisonné technique, she was one of Stern Frères' favorite artists. She also made caravelle and coat-of-arms dials for Rolex and Vacheron Constantin, as well as the famous exotic Gauguin dials for Patek Philippe. She worked for Stern from the late 40?s to the 1960?s. The Stern Frères' ledger clearly indicates that this dial was ordered in 6 pieces only by Rolex. The Stern Frères archives also include a sketch of the dial and show that several variations of the dial could be ordered; the fishes and birds cost and extra 20 Swiss francs.