Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 253

ROLEX - REF. 6298 ? HONEYCOMB DIAL, RED EXPLORER AND DEPTH Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Precision,? case No. 929565, Ref. 6298. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.

CHF 9,500 - 13,500

USD 10,000 - 14,000 / EUR 8,000 - 11,000

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Honeycomb Ivory color, applied yellow gold faceted dart and baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. A. 296, 10'''1/2, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 14 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-11*

Good

Slightly worn

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-10-01

Very good

Patinated

HANDS Original

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Introduced in 1953 as a successor to reference 6098, the present example is an early example of this reference. Kept in remarkable condition, this early explorer is sure to please the collectors as it features the following desireable features: a beautifully aged white honeycomb dial, the rare combination of the word Explorer and the depth in red, a beautiful conserved case with the characteristic 18 number stamped on the lug and inside the caseback, as found on some early Submariners as well.