Important collector's watches, wristw...

Hotel Richemond, Geneva, Apr 13, 2002

LOT 386

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual DateJust, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6305. Produced in the 1950's. Very fine and very rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, left-handed stainless steel and 18K white gold gentleman's wristwatch.

CHF 5,500 - 6,500

EUR 3,800 - 4,500 / USD 3,200 - 3,800

Sold: CHF 7,360

C. two body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and winding-crown at 9 o'clock for left-handed users, 18K white gold ridged and graduated bezel, crystal with "Cyclops" lens. D. brushed silver with applied steel and tritium indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated steel hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium-plated,18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm.


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Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 4

Fair
Movement: 4-5*

Fair

Poor

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 4-5-01

Fair

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Ref. 6305 This reference was produced from 1953 to 1955, and the left-handed model is very much sought after by collectors. It was made in the following versions: 18K gold, 10K gold, stainless steel and gold. Similar watches, but for right-handed wearers, are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani, Editore, Genova, 2001, pp. 226 to 230.