Important Collectors’ Wristwatches, P...

New York, Jun 14, 2006

LOT 162

Rolex, ?Oyster Precision?, Ref. 6154. Made in the 1950s. Fine and very rare, large, cushion-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel military diving wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by recent service papers.

USD 30,000 - 40,000

EUR 24,000 - 32,000

Sold: USD 84,960

C. Three-body, polished, screwed-down case back, straight lugs, 8 mm Rolex screwed-down winding-crown, dust-protection cap. D. Black with luminous round and bâton indexes. Luminous "bâton" hands. M. Cal. 618 - 15 3/4''', signed Rolex, rhodiumplated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 15 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Dim. 47 x 47 mm. Thickness 14 mm. To be sold without reserve


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-5-01

Good

Poor

HANDS Original

Notes

Rolex Ref. 6154 The Rolex Ref. 6154 is identical in case and movement to the watches supplied by Rolex to Panerai, under the same reference number. The difference between the watch made by Rolex for Panerai and the present model consists in the dial. The Rolex dial is a traditional single plate with luminous coated indexes, whereas the Panerai dial is a two-plate dial, the first plate being coated with luminous material and the second plate pierced through for the indexes and numerals. Rolex Ref. 6154 is mentioned in the combined reference booklet sent by Rolex to their various retailers and workshops in the 1950s. According to the archives of Rolex, only 31 pieces were made of this model and this is the No. 1.