Important collector's watches, wristw...
Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002
LOT 376
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6098. Produced in the 1950's. Fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center- seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 6,000 - 7,000
EUR 4,200 - 4,800 / USD 3,600 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 7,475
C. two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. black with applied gold and radium-coated indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated gold hands. M. Cal. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight 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: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-21-01 |
Good Period HANDS Original |
Notes
Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 185 and 382.