Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 236
ROLEX REF. 6234 PRE-DAYTONA CHRONOGRAPH, STEEL Rolex, Oyster, Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, case No. 688631, Ref. 6234. Made in 1958. Very fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer, telemeter and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by a box and an additional stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet Ref. 78350.
USD 15,000 - 25,000
CHF 14,000 - 2,300 / EUR 12,000 - 20,000
Sold: USD 17,500
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown, inclined bezel. D. Black with applied steel dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers, most outer telemeter and tachometer scales, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Luminous steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to 3 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Approx. overall length: 210 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-53-01 |
Good Reprinted HANDS Original |