33,600 CHF
Rolex Black Diamond Dial Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer," Ref. 6105. Made circa 1953. Very fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding 18K yellow gold chronometer wristwatch. Two-body, polished and brushed, fluted bezel, half-hooded lugs, screwed-down case back . Black, set with 6 round brilliants and applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer 1/5th of a second/ minute divisions, gold framed aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. Cal. A.296, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 15 mm. Notes Among the Datejusts, lefthanded and black-dialed versions are probably the most sought-after. Combined with the alternating black and red date wheel, this example is one of the rarest Datejust to appear at auction, combining a black dial with diamond indexes. It is interesting to note the characteristics it has in common with the rare reference 6062, which also was produced with a black dial and diamonds
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-05-08
