Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Jun 12, 2012
LOT 238
ROLEX REF. 6234 PRE-DAYTONA, STEEL Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Anti-Magnetic, case No. 425722, Ref. 6234. Made in the 1950's. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter.
USD 15,000 - 25,000
CHF 14,000 - 23,000 / EUR 12,000 - 20,000
Sold: USD 18,750
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Matte silver with applied steel dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track with 5-second Arabic markers, tachometer to 300 UPH and telemeter graduation, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Steel alpha hands. M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |