Geneva, May 07, 2022

LOT 152

ROLEX, REF. 6150, SO CALLED "PRE-EXPLORER", STEEL

CHF 15,000 - 20,000

EUR 14,900 - 19,800 / USD 16,100 - 21,500 / HKD 128,000 - 170,000

A fine, early and rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with explorer dial


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3 *
Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Oyster Perpetual Precision

Reference 6150

Year 1953

Case No. 944925

Bracelet stainless steel Rolex buckle

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber A296, 18 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Known to collectors as the Pre-Explorer due to its dial configuration, this reference was launched in 1950 and was only produced for 3 years before being replaced by the first model to actually be called Explorer, the reference 6350. Kept in very good overall condition with a strong case and well-preserved dial, these pre-explorers were made in small numbers and it is a rare chance to acquire a piece of "Explorer" history.