Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Mar 11, 2012
LOT 218
ROLEX REF. 6541 TROPICAL MILGAUSS Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified?, case No. 412023, Ref. 6541. Made in 1958. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, selfwinding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial.
CHF 35,000 - 60,000
USD 38,000 - 65,000 / EUR 30,000 - 52,000
Sold: CHF 40,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, bi-directional revolving graduated bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. D. Brown honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1066, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring, ?Butterfl y? rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-06 |
Good Patinated HANDS Partially replaced |