Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Feb 22, 2014
LOT 217
ROLEX REF. 6298 EXPLORER STEEL Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Precision, Explorer, Self winding," case No. 928410, Ref. 6298. Made in 1953. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch.
HKD 43,000 - 69,000
USD 5,400 - 8,900 / CHF 4,900 - 8,000
Sold: HKD 53,750
Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed down case back and crown, concave lugs, polished bezel. Matte silver with embossed yellow gold Arabic numerals, dart indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. Cal. A. 296, 10'''1/2, rhodium-plated, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |