Important watches, wristwatches & clocks
New York, Dec 07, 1988
LOT 251
Rolex Oyster perpetual chronometer, Ref. 6062. Rare 18-carat gold, astronomic, self-winding, gentleman's wristwatch with triple date and moon phases. Privileged series of 2000 watches made by Rolex between 1949 and 1951, of which only a few with star indexes.
USD 20,000 - 25,000
C. tonneau-shaped massive, screwed back. D. mat silver with gold star indexes + auxiliary dial for the seconds, the days of the month, apertures for the months, the days of the week and the lunations, blue enamelled moon. "Dauphine" radiumed gold hands. M. 93/4"', rhodiumed, 18 jewels, lever escapement, " Superbalance" balance adjusted to 6 positions, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In very good condition. Diam. 36 mm.
