Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 12, 2013
LOT 422
ROLEX - REF. 6298 ? HONEYCOMB DIAL, RED EXPLORER AND DEPTH Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Precision,? case No. 929565, Ref. 6298. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
CHF 8,000 - 12,000
HKD 66,000 - 100,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave lugs. D. Honeycomb Ivory color, applied yellow gold faceted dart and baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/ seconds division. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. A. 296, 10???1/2, rhodium-plated, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance-spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 14 mm.
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Case: 2-8 |
Very good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3-11* |
Good Slightly worn Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 2-10-01 |
Very good Patinated HANDS Original |
