Important Collector's Wristwatches, P...
Grand Havana Room, May 26, 2004
LOT 277
So-called ?Pre-Daytona? Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6238. Production of this reference started in the 1960s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet.
USD 20,000 - 25,000
EUR 17,000 - 21,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steel bâton indexes and tritium-coated dots, subsidiary guilloché dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers. Tritium-coated steel "alpha" hands.M. Cal. 72 B, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulating screws.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.
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Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 - 11 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |