The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 279
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Date-Just, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6305, 1950's.Very fine and rare, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, left-handed 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with 18K pink gold Jubilé bracelet.
CHF 9,000 - 11,000
Sold: CHF 11,500
C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back and winding-crown placed on the 9 for left-handed users. D. matt silver with applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the date. "Alpha" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2''', rhodium plated,19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.
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Case: 3 |
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Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 5 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 6305This reference was produced from 1953 to 1955, and the left-handed model is very much sought after by collectors. It was made in the following versions: 18K gold, 10K gold, stainless steel and gold.Similar watches, but for right-handed wearers, are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 186, 188 and 287.