Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 11, 2014

LOT 91

ROLEX REF. 6305-2, DOUBLE RED Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, 50m= 165ft, Date-Just, Officially Certified, Chronometer", case No. 1xxx17 (erased by the bracelet), Ref. 6305 2. Made in 1956. Fine and rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel Chronometer wristwatch with red date and a stainless steel Rolex made in Mexico Jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp.

CHF 6,000 - 8,000

HKD 50,000 - 66,000 / USD 6,900 - 9,200

Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Off silver with applied steel faceted baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions, aperture for the steel-rimmed red date. Luminous stainless steel dauphine hands. Cal. Cal. A.296, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Notes

Dial, case and movement signed. DIAM. 36 mm. THICKNESS 13 mm. Approx overall length 165 mm. This model is a rare example of an early Datejust. The reference 6305 2 is stamped between the lugs as well as inside the caseback. Rare examples of the datejust appear with either the DEPTH or the word datejust in red, this extremely rare version has both in red, therefore inheriting the double red mention, it has further been maintained in excellent condition still retaining its original roulette date wheel.