100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 264

Rolex Oyster Chronographe,'Antimagnetic', Ref. 6236. Productionof this reference started in 1958.Extremely rare and fine tonneau-shaped,water-resistant, stainless steelgentleman's wristwatch with roundbutton chronograph, registers and tripledate. Accompanied by a stainless steelRolex buckle.

C. three-body, polished and brushed,screwed-down case back and crown.D. black with applied steel and radiumindexes, auxiliary dials for the seconds, the12 hours and 30 minutes registers, outergraduation for the days of the month,apertures for the days of the week and themonths. 'Alpha' radium-coated steelhands. M. 13''' rhodium plated, 17 jewels,lever escapement, monometallic balance,shock-absorber, selfcompensating Breguetbalance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.