Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, Nov 10, 2013
LOT 121
ROLEX REF 6309 THUNDERBIRD YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified", Ref. 6309, case No.103160. Made in 1955. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and a yellow gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 4,000 - 6,000
HKD 33,000 - 50,000 / USD 4,300 - 6,400
Sold: CHF 7,500
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down back and crown, reeded and graduated 18K yellow gold bezel embossed with Arabic numerals in relief for 60-minute graduation, crystal with Cyclops lens. Matte silver with applied gold faceted dart indexes, outer minutes/seconds divisions, aperture for the date. Yellow gold "Alpha" hands. 10 1/2''' rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 3-9 |
Good Scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-17-01 |
Good Slightly spotted HANDS Original |