The Longitude at the Eve of the Third...

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 23, 1999

LOT 334

Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6285, 1950's.Fine and rare tonneau shaped, centre second, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and gold plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 4,500 - 5,000

C. two body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back and "Twinlock" winding-crown, graduated reeded bezel. D. matte silver with applied yellow gold indexes. "Dauphine" yellow gold hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: * 3
Dial: 25 - 01

Notes

Ref. 6285This model was also produced in very few examples with coloured or "cloisonné" enamel dials.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 154,156 and 287.