$28,750
Rolex Oyster Perpetual “Milgauss”, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified, Ref. 6541. Production of this reference started in the 1950’s.Fine and extremely rare, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch with a stainless steel Oyster bracelet. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic protecting cap. black with radium-coated round indexes and steel triangular markers. “Dauphine” radium-coated steel hands. Cal. 1080 rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating flat balance-spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 38 mm. Notes Similar watches are published in “Collecting Rolex Wristwatches”, New Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, 2001, pp.351-352.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2001-09-20
