17,700 CHF
Ref. 6305, Pink Gold “Red Datejust” Rolex, “Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Officially Certified Chronometer”, Ref. 6305, case No. 85313. Made in 1955. Very fine and rare, center-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman’s wristwatch with date and the original 18K pink gold Rolex jubilee bracelet. Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, faceted bezel, crystal with "cyclops" lens. Matte silver with applied pink gold dart indexes, luminous dots and outer minute divisions, gold-rimmed aperture for the date, alternating red and black date numerals. Pink gold “alpha" hands. Cal. 10 3⁄4’’’, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, shock absorber, blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness: 13 mm. Notes Ref. 6305-1 Was produced from 1953 to 1955. A similar watch is illustrated in “Rolex, Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches” Vol. I, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Edition 2006, p. 288.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-10-15
