Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 22, 2013
LOT 433
ROLEX REF. 6238 PRE-DAYTONA RETAILED BY CARTIER Rolex Chronograph, case No. 1077746, Ref. 6238/6241. Retailed by Cartier. Made circa 1964. Fine and very rare, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, telemeter, tachometer and a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. Accompanied by the original guarantee (now void) stamped by Cartier.
HKD 150,000 - 310,000
USD 20,000 - 40,000 / CHF 18,000 - 38,000
Sold: HKD 400,000
C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown
D. Satiné silver with applied steel dart indexes, guilloché sunk subsidiary dials
for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30-minute registers, outer 1/5th seconds
track, tachometer and telemeter graduation. Luminous steel alpha hands
M. Cal. 72, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement,
monometallic balance, three adjustments, shock absorber, self-compensating
Breguet balance spring.
Dial, case and movement signed. Dial signed by the retailer, lugs stamped
with Cartier inventory number 2117. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-01 |
Good Patinated HANDS Original |
