145,300 CHF
The Property of The Family Of Alfred Gregory Rolex, Ref. 6098 – The Highly Important and Historic Pre-Explorer Wristwatch of Alfred Gregory – Issued by Rolex for the 1953 Mount Everest Expedition – Reaching 8500 Meters, 350 Meters from The Summit. Rolex “Oyster Perpetual, Precision” case No. 726182, Ref. 6098. Made in the first quarter of 1953. Fine and historically important, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center seconds, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch with honeycomb dial, engraved caseback “A. Gregory – Everest 1953” and a stainless steel Rolex buckle. Accompanied by the Ice Axe used during the Everest expedition, 5 original photos taken by Alfred Gregory during the climb – 3 showing various members of the expedition wearing a Rolex, a Rolex Geneva service letter, and a letter of authenticity from Alfred Gregory's wife. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, inclined bezel, screw-down case back with inscription “Everest 1953 Alfred Gregory”, screw-down winding crown. Matte silver honeycomb with recessed engraved faceted baton and dart indexes, luminous dots, outer 1/5th seconds divisions. Luminous steel dauphine hands. Cal. 775, rhodium-plated, 18 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, Superbalance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 35.5 mm. Thickness 14 mm. Notes Property of the Original Owner's Family Alfred Gregory (known as Greg) Born on February 12, 1913 in Liverpool, he was attracted
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2010-11-13
