Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases, bracelet and star dial
Prospective purchasers are advised that several co… Read more PROPERTY OF A DESCENDANT OF THE ORIGINAL OWNER The following two lots, 126 and 127, are very attractive examples of the crowned houses' only models ever made featuring date, weekday, month and moon phases: reference 8171 and its water-resistant sister model reference 6062. The two watches were acquired by the present owner's grandfather, an aficionado of Rolex's only calendar watches with moon, references 8171 and 6062 dating to the early 1950s, deliberately choosing rare variants in regard to case material and dial: reference 8171 is distinguished by the pink gold case material, reference 6062 by the much coveted star-shaped indexes on the dial, lending it the nickname "Stelline". He offered the "Padellone", as reference 8171 is affectionately called by collectors, to his son for his graduation from University in 1966, who in return gave it to his son, the present owner, for his 40th birthday in 2004. Reference 6062 was handed down from father to son. References 8171 and 6062 Rolex has produced only two different models of moon phase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 features the "non-Oyster" case with snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, is fitted with a water-resistant-type screw back. Reference 6062 was furthermore the first Rolex model ever to be fitted with the so-called Super-Oyster crown. Both models were made in very small series and available in yellow gold, in pink gold and in stainless steel. Examples of references 8171 and 6062 are illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 76-78 and 138-152
Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases, bracelet and star dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER, REF. 6062, MOVEMENT NO. 10407, CASE NO. 942'501, MANUFACTURED CIRCA 1950

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Rolex. A very fine and rare 18K gold automatic triple calendar wristwatch with moon phases, bracelet and star dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, ref. 6062, movement no. 10407, case no. 942'501, manufactured circa 1950
Cal. 655, 9 3/4''' automatic lever movement, 17 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold star-shaped numerals with luminous accents and luminous dagger numerals, gold luminous dauphine hands, outer date ring with central date hand, two windows for day and month, subsidiary dial for moon phases and constant seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, downturned lugs, 18K gold Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet and clasp stamped 1.60, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.
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Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.
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Please note that the serial number of the watch is 942'501.

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Lot Essay

The present "Stelline" is amongst the most appealing examples of this celebrated model in yellow gold to be offered in public in recent years, featuring the most exclusive of all dial versions with the star-shaped hour markers. Preserved in very strong, unrestored condition, it has retained the subtle lacquer finish and the original printing throughout. The luminous material to the inside of the hour markers and to the hands is possibly still the original and shows an attractive ivory-colored discoloration from age. The apertures for month and weekday display are sharp and angular, underlining the dials' untouched condition.

The case has never undergone insensitive polishing, the gold mark underneath the lower right lug and the numbers between the lugs have survived in remarkably crisp and original condition.

The seasoned collector will however immediately recognize elements normally not found on this model: the drilled pinholes to both sides of the lugs and, most importantly, a second hole in the lower left lug, just above the pinhole. As previously explained, the watch was the cherished trophy of the meticulous first owner who, wanting to avoid the possible loss of his Stelline, wore it attached to a security chain around his wrist as shown in the catalogue illustration. Fitting the chain and the gold bracelet required the use of different bracelet pins and consequently end-to-end pinholes. Amusingly a miniature pin for the setting of the calendar functions is also attached to the gold chain.

Reference 6062

In the second half of the 1940s, following the launch of the definitive "Oyster" case shape, Rolex introduced a variety of different watches with a diversity of movements for this case. It was predominantly used for the perpetual model with date window, later named DateJust, until the 1950s when a second aperture was added introducing the weekday at 12 o'clock, the celebrated Day-Date. The "Oyster" case was also produced with different chronograph movements, either with a constant seconds register or three subsidiary dials including the hour register. The most complicated chronograph version cased in the "Oyster" style is the famous "Dato-Compax", later nick-named "Killy" by collectors, featuring a full calendar on top of the chronograph mechanism.

The top-of-the-line version however was reference 6062, fitted with the in-house automatic movement, upgraded with a full calendar and moon phase indication. In production only during a few years in the first half of the 1950s, this model is considered the most important Oyster model ever made by Rolex. Reference 6062 was available in yellow gold, pink gold and stainless steel.

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