120,300 CHF
Ref. 6098 “Yellow Gold Black Star Dial” Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer with “Super Oyster” Crown, Ref. 6098. Made in 1962. Fine and extremely rare, tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, center-seconds, self-winding, 18K yellow gold gentleman's wristwatch with an 18K yellow gold Rolex Jubilee bracelet. Two-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and “Super Oyster” crown. Black with applied yellow gold luminous triangular and star indexes. Luminous yellow gold "Alpha" hands. Notes It is very rare to find mixed star and dart indexes in this reference, especially on a black dial. The “Super-Oyster” winding crown was an attempt by Rolex to create a waterproof winding crown which did not need to be screwed down. The system itself worked, however, in time the rubber seal perished and this crown type was phased out after only a few years of production. For a note on this reference, see lot 249 of the Mondani Rolex sale.
Auctioneer:
Antiquorum
Date:
2006-04-02
