Thematic Auction in Geneva:The Evolut...

Hotel Noga Hilton, Geneva, Nov 16, 2002

LOT 488

Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6305. Produced in the 1950's.Fine and rare center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau-shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with date and a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

CHF 3,000 - 4,000

EUR 2,000 - 2,700

Sold: CHF 3,220

C. three- body, polished, screwed-down case back and winding-crown. D. matte silver with applied pink gold dart indexes, aperture for the date with red and black Arabic numerals. "Alpha" tritium-coated pink gold hands. M. 10 1/2 ''' rhodium-plated, 19 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 35 mm.Approx. overall length 185 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

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

Notes

Ref. 6305/6301This reference was produced from 1953 to 1955, and the left-handed model is very much sought after by collectors.Similar watches are published in " Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 227-231-383.