Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 13, 2012

LOT 291

ROLEX, REF. 6094, ?TROPICAL? Rolex, ?Tropical", Oysterdate, Precision, case No. 744253, Ref. 6094. Made in 1951. Fine , tonneau shaped, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with red date and a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. To be sold without reserve

C. Two-body, super Oyster crown, polished and brushed, screwed down case back. D. Matte silver with luminous steel dart and triangular indexes, aperture for the date. Outer minute/seconds divisions, luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 740, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, Superbalance, 2 adjustments, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 12.5 mm. Approx. overall length 165 mm.