Forte dei Marmi Auction

Forte Dei Marmi, Jun 24, 2022

LOT 157

ROLEX
REF. 6036, DATO COMPAX JEAN-CLAUDE KILLY TRIPLE CALENDAR CHRONOGRAPH OXIDATED, 18KT YELLOW GOLD

EUR 100,000 - 200,000

USD 108,000 - 214,000 / HKD 840,000 - 1,670,000 / CHF 104,000 - 208,000

An exceptional self-winding 18K yellow gold vintage chronograph wristwatch with triple calendar and domed plexiglas.


Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-7

Very good

Oxidized

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Chronographe

Reference 6036

Year Circa 1953

Case No. 917832

Bracelet Dark blue leather strap with yellow gold Rolex tongue buckle

Caliber 72C

Weight 57,5 gr. (approx.)

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Rolex chronographs have always been sought after. From circa 1937 Rolex has added some chronographs at the end of their sale catalog and immediately he became a success.
From the beginning of the production of their iconic reference 3525 Oyster Monobloc, Rolex combined waterproofness together with chronometer quality movement. After WW2 Rolex continue to improve their chronographs and launched the Datocompax, a full calendar chronograph in a oyster case nicknamed after Jean Claude Killy alias “Killy’’ the Legendary Jean Claude Killy and his ambassador
role for the Rolex board of directors is in charge for over 40 years. His nickname to honor a important Rolex reference next to the Paul Newman Daytona, Jean Claude Killy became Mr. Dato Compax alias The chronograph calendar, that finally became the most important chrono in the Rolex watch family with ref 4768, 4767, 5036, 6036, 6236.