Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Dec 12, 2025
LOT 103
ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6202, TURN-O-GRAPH STEEL AND BRASS BEZEL
EUR 15,000 - 30,000
CHF 14,000 - 28,000 / HKD 136,000 - 272,000 / USD 17,400 - 34,800 / JPY 2,720,000 - 5,440,000
Sold: EUR 19,680
A very attractive and rare rolex oyster perpetual reference 6202, presented in steel and brass bezel, and fitted with a superb “honeycomb” dial, signed “swiss” at 6 o’clock, this elegant dial style with its intricate guilloché texture provides a refined contrast to the two-tone case construction, epitomizing rolex’s design language of the early 1950s
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Grade: |
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Case: 2-6 |
Very good Slightly oxidized |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-6-01 |
Very good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex, Switzerland
Model TURN-O-GRAPH STEEL AND GOLD
Reference 6202
Year 1954
Movement No. 94150
Case No. 951353
Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet with deployant clasp (7836/ 258), approx overall length 185 mm
Diameter 36
Caliber A260
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
The dial shows beautifully preserved black printing, including the “Rolex Oyster Perpetual” signature and applied gold hour markers, complemented by the original alpha hands. The luminous material remains intact and has aged to a warm, even patina. The honeycomb pattern adds extraordinary depth, catching light in a way that enhances the watch’s vintage character.
The two-tone case, combining stainless steel with a brass bezel and gold crown, retains strong lines and proportions. The caseback is stamped 1.54, confirming production in the first quarter of 1954. Inside beats the automatic calibre A260, Rolex’s reliable early Perpetual movement, renowned for its robustness and precision.
This example is fitted with a later folded-link Oyster bracelet (ref. 7836, end-links 258), measuring approximately 185 mm, which complements the case perfectly while ensuring comfortable wear.
The reference 6202 holds a special place in Rolex history, produced in parallel with the early Turn-O-Graph models and sharing much of their design DNA, a transitional piece bridging the brand’s early automatic watches and the sportier tool models that followed.
Highly appealing for its configuration, honeycomb “Swiss” dial, and excellent overall condition, this watch is a superb representative of Rolex’s early postwar craftsmanship and style.
A rare and elegant vintage Rolex, showcasing a harmonious blend of steel, and intricate dial artistry, a true connoisseur’s piece from the golden age of the Oyster Perpetual.
The two-tone case, combining stainless steel with a brass bezel and gold crown, retains strong lines and proportions. The caseback is stamped 1.54, confirming production in the first quarter of 1954. Inside beats the automatic calibre A260, Rolex’s reliable early Perpetual movement, renowned for its robustness and precision.
This example is fitted with a later folded-link Oyster bracelet (ref. 7836, end-links 258), measuring approximately 185 mm, which complements the case perfectly while ensuring comfortable wear.
The reference 6202 holds a special place in Rolex history, produced in parallel with the early Turn-O-Graph models and sharing much of their design DNA, a transitional piece bridging the brand’s early automatic watches and the sportier tool models that followed.
Highly appealing for its configuration, honeycomb “Swiss” dial, and excellent overall condition, this watch is a superb representative of Rolex’s early postwar craftsmanship and style.
A rare and elegant vintage Rolex, showcasing a harmonious blend of steel, and intricate dial artistry, a true connoisseur’s piece from the golden age of the Oyster Perpetual.
Provenance
Beaune collection