Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 13, 2024

LOT 190

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6202, TURN-O-GRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL

EUR 10,000 - 20,000

CHF 9,600 - 19,100 / HKD 84,000 - 168,000 / USD 10,800 - 21,500

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: EUR 11,152

An extremely fine and rare stainless steel, self winding center seconds, water resistant wristwatch with bidirectional revolving graduated black bezel, red arrow showing the zero point, screwed- down case back and crown


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-8-01

Good

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Turn-o-graph

Reference 6202

Year Circa 1954

Movement No. 64840

Case No. 951775

Bracelet Rolex stainless steel riveted link Oyster bracelet with folding clasp

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber A296,

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

The Turn-O-Graph is launched in 1953 and is considered as one of the first Rolex’s tool-watches. The reference 6202 is the first one featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel calibrated to 60 minute to be serially produced. Becoming a landmark feature in Rolex’s production, this bezel opened a new path that will be soon followed by other models such as Submariner and GMT. Rolex merged the ‘Turn-O-Graph’ with the ‘DateJust’ in 1954 with reference 6309. Produced one year, this wristwatch is one of the rare example of this first generation of the Turn-O-Graph: a milestone of Rolex history.