Important Modern and Vintage Timepieces
New York, Sep 14, 2011
LOT 176
ROLEX - REF. 6098 - HONEYCOMB STAR DIAL Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? case No. 947778, Ref. 6098. Made circa 1953. Fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with honeycomb star dial and an 18K yellow gold Rolex buckle.
USD 25,000 - 35,000
CHF 20,000 - 270,000 / EUR 18,000 - 25,000
C. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screw-down case back and crown. D. Honeycomb matte silver with applied yellow gold luminous star and triangular Indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal. A 296, copper-colored, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
