Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Oct 19, 2012
LOT 294
ROLEX REF. 6238 PRE-DAYTONA Rolex, Oyster, Chronograph, case No.1934233, Ref. 6238. Made circa 1968. Fine and rare, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp. Accompanied by a fitted box.
HKD 140,000 - 220,000
USD 18,000 - 28,000 / EUR 14,000 - 22,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, curved lugs, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and crown. D. Silver with applied steel baton indexes and luminous dots, subsidiary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds/minutes division. Luminous steel baton hands. M. Cal. 72B, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to three positions, shock absorber, self-compensating fl at balance spring, Microstella regulating screws. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness. 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-30* |
Good Alterations Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |