Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 13, 2016

LOT 555

ROLEX REF 6200 TROPICAL EXPLORER DIAL STEEL Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Submariner, No. 32288, Ref. 6200. Made circa 1954. Fine and very rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel diver's wristwatch with bi-directional revolving black bezel, large 8 mm.winding crown and a stainless steel Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. Accompanied by a fitted box and warranty.

CHF 150,000 - 200,000

HKD 1,200,000 - 1,600,000 / USD 153,000 - 203,000

Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, graduated bi-directional revolving black bezel for the decompression times. Brown with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow skeleton hands. Cal. A 296, rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-7-13-55-01-05

Very good

Oxidized

Slightly damaged

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 38 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx. overall length 170 mm. There is no doubt that the REFERENCE 6200, remains one of the most elusive and collectible big crown SUBMARINERS. Rarer than both its counterparts references 5510 and 6538, featuring an extremely attractive EXPLORER STYLE, this watch will always remain one of the holy grails for ROLEX collectors.