Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 365
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6098. Produced in the 1950's. Fine and rare tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 8,000
EUR 4,100 - 5,500 / USD 3,600 - 4,800
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. guilloché silver with applied gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 10 1/2''' rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4-5* |
Fair Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 185 and 282.