$34,800
Ref. 6541 “Milgauss Color Change Dial” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified,” Ref. 6541. Made in 1958. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, lightning bolt center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial, steel bezel and a stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. Three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. Brown honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Steel dauphine hands. Cal. 1066, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating free-sprung Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2008-12-11
