Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 290

ROLEX, REF. 6426, HONEYCOMB EXPLORER DIAL Rolex, "Oyster ? Shock Resisting", case No. 837541, Ref. 6426. Made in 1963. Fine, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch. To be sold without reserve. To be sold without reserve

CHF 1,500 - 2,500

USD 1,600 - 2,700 / EUR 1,200 - 2,000

Sold: CHF 1,500

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Honeycomb white with applied steel arabic and dart indexes, luminous dots (missing), outer minute/second divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. M. Cal. 1225, extra prima, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 10 mm


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-10-01-05

Good

Patinated

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied