Lot Description
Rolex. An Extremely Fine And Rare 18k Gold Automatic Triple Calendar Wristwatch With Star Dial And Moon Phases
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6062, Case no. 916'321, Circa 1952
Nickel-finished lever movement, silvered matte dial, applied star and dagger numerals, day and month apertures in English, outer calibrated date ring with central date hand, subsidiary seconds combined with phases of the moon, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw-down crown, case, dial and movement signed
36mm diam.
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Lot Notes
Accompanied by an unused Rolex crocodile strap.
The 6062, a triple calendar moonphase, is the most complex watch Rolex has ever made. Produced in the short window from 1948-1953, it's thought that less than 500 pieces of this model exist. As can be seen from the 18K gold case's lovely patina, this watch remarkably remains in completely unworn condition and even has the original strap. To find such a pristine model is itself quite rare, to discover one with the "Star Dial", the most unusual configuration, is quite extraordinary. Moreover, this example contains the scarcely seen marking "Officially Certified Chronometer" located above the sub-seconds, which dates this watch to 1952-1953. It's truly exciting to see such a paragon of the 6062 come to market.
