$4,375
Rolex - Ref. 6105 - Yellow Gold - Datejust Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer," case 837149, Ref. 6105. Made circa 1952. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding 18K yellow gold wristwatch with a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Two-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back, Super Oyster crown, fluted bezel. Champagne with applied yellow gold faceted dart indexes, outer 1/5th seconds track, gold framed aperture for the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. Cal. A.296, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Notes On the dial "Officially" is printed in red and was possibly added to "Certified Chronometer" by the factory after initial production.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-12-08
