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Rolex. An unusual and rare 18K gold left-handed waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL DATEJUST, CHRONOMÈTRE, TURN-O-GRAPH MODEL, MOVEMENT NOS. 61344 AND HF 35679, CASE NO. 769839, REF. 6105, CIRCA 1952

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Rolex. An unusual and rare 18K gold left-handed waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and bracelet
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Datejust, Chronomètre, Turn-O-Graph model, movement nos. 61344 and HF 35679, case no. 769839, ref. 6105, circa 1952
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered brushed dial with applied dagger numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with milled bezel, screw down Super Oyster crown to the left side, screw back, together with an associated 18K gold President style bracelet and deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers are advised that we cannot arrange delivery of Corum, Rolex, Piaget or Franck Muller watches to the United States due to import restrictions. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale.

Lot Essay

The Datejust model with rotating bezel chased with minute divisions and fine dividing lines was launched in 1956. In one of the first Rolex US catalogues featuring the watch, it is shown with a dial bearing the emblem of the US Air Force flying team The Thunderbirds. From this association the model is known as Thunderbird in the US or Turn-O-Graph in Europe.

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