Important Watches, Collector's Wristw...
Geneva, Jun 15, 2003
LOT 477
Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Explorer", Ref. 6298. Produced circa 1953. Fine tonneau-shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel and yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch.
CHF 2,500 - 3,500
C. three-body, polished, screwed-down stainless steel case back and gold winding-crown, yellow gold ribbed bezel, steel case. D. matte silver with radium-coated applied yellow gold dart indexes. "Alpha" radium-coated yellow gold hands. M. Cal. 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.
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Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 - 6 |
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Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 4 - 28 - 01 |
Notes
The "Explorer" model was called the "reinforced Rolex". It has been used in the Artic, the Himalayas and the Tropics and was designed to give accuracy under the toughest out-of-door condition.Similar watches are published in "Collecting Rolex Wristwatches", by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova 2001, pp. 340-341.