Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 68
Rolex Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6085, 1950's.Fine tonneau shaped, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch. Accompanied by a polished and brushed 18K pink gold Oyster bracelet.
CHF 6,500 - 7,500
USD 3,600 - 4,200
Sold: CHF 7,590
C. two-body, polished and brushed, screw-down case back, reeded graduated bezel. D. black with applied pink gold triangular indexes. "Alpha" pink gold tritium-coated hands. M. Cal. 9 3/4, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 33 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 4 - 6* |
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Dial: 4 - 21 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 6085Produced in the 1950's as follows: 18K, 14K or 10K yellow or pink gold, stainless steel and gold, and stainless steel.Very few examples of this model were also produced with colored or "cloisonné" enamel dials.Similar watches are published in "Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches", by OSVALDO PATRIZZI, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 1998, pp. 152, 153, 154, 155, and 285.