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Geneva, May 15, 2005
LOT 36
So-called ?Pre-Daytona? Rolex, Oyster Chronograph, Ref. 6238. Sold in 1965. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman?s wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet. Accompanied by the original Certificat de Garantie.
CHF 45,000 - 65,000
EUR 30,000 - 40,000 / USD 40,000 - 55,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Satiné silver with applied steelbâton indexes and tritium coated dots, subsidiary ?guilloché? dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minuteregisters. Tritium coated steel "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 72 B, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escape-ment,monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, Microstella regulatingscrews. Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 - 6 |
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Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3 - 5 - 01 |