40,000 CHF
ROLEX REF. 6541 TROPICAL MILGAUSS Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Milgauss, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified”, case No. 412023, Ref. 6541. Made in 1958. Very fine and extremely rare, antimagnetic, water-resistant, center seconds, selfwinding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial. Three-body, polished and brushed, bi-directional revolving graduated bezel, screwed-down case back and crown, anti-magnetic soft iron protecting cap. Brown honeycomb with luminous round and applied steel faceted triangular indexes. Luminous 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, “Butterfl y” rotor. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 38 mm. Thickness 13 mm.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2012-03-11
