Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces

New York, Apr 10, 2013

LOT 174

ROLEX REF. 6098 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Precision, Explorer, case No. 912466, Ref. 6098. Made in 1952. Fine and very rare, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with a stainless steel Fliplock bracelet.

USD 5,000 - 7,000

HKD 39,000 - 54,000 / CHF 4,800 - 6,700

C. Two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and Twinlock winding crown, inner case stamped IV.52. D. White with embossed yellow dart and triangular indexes, luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 23 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm. Approx. overall length 195 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-50-01

Good

Refreshed

HANDS Original

Notes

Introduced in the early 1950s, reference 6098 is the first watch that is part of the Explorer family and was the only Explorer made with a white dial. Additionally, the dial of the 6098 was the only model made that did not feature Arabic numerals at the quarters until the introduction of the Explorer II.