Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

New York, Dec 11, 2013

LOT 285

ROLEX REF. 6494 OYSTERDATE ROULETTE DATE STEEL Rolex, Oysterdate, Precision, case No. 394491, Ref. 6294. Made in 1958. Fine and very rare, center seconds, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Rolex buckle.

USD 1,000 - 2,000

HKD 8,000 - 15,000 / CHF 950 - 1,900

TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE

Sold: USD 1,063

Two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, crystal with cyclops lens. Matte silver with steel dart and baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds track, aperture for the date. Steel alpha hands. Cal. 1210, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.


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Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-01

Good

Oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

DIAM. 34 mm. THICKNESS 11 mm. To be sold without reserve