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Hôtel Plaza Athénée - Le Trianon, Sep 28, 2005
LOT 126
So-called "Polar Dial" Rolex, Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Ref. 6098. Made in 1952. Fine, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch.
USD 3,500 - 4,500
EUR 2,800 - 3,700
Sold: USD 4,830
C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back and crown. D. Off-white honeycomb with applied steel Arabic numerals, dart indexes and radium-coated dots. Radium-coated steel "alpha" hands. M. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness:14 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3-5* |
Good Poor Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-5-01 |
Good Poor HANDS Original |