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Lot Essay
The present watch is a fine example of two-body case reference 6034 with a well-preserved case, featuring unmolested brushed lugs and crisp milling on the back. As was correct for reference 6034 at the beginning, this watch has a Super Oyster crown. This type of crown was later replaced by the screw down Twinlock crown, recognizable by a dash or two dots placed below the Rolex five-pointed- crown logo.
The dial, sympathetically reprinted, is certainly an attractive job by a skilled Italian craftsman. While the Rolex enthusiast will notice the Italian spelling of the word "chronograph" on the dial, it does not significantly detract from the overall charm of this much sought-after reference.
Ref. 6034
Two-body case reference 6034 was introduced to the international watch market in 1950. In production for only five years, it was equipped with the reliable manual-winding Valjoux 72 calibre and characterized by the word "Antimagnetic" on the dial, as well as having both a telemetre and a tachymetre scale. Equipped with smooth bezel and round chronograph buttons, the water-resistant watch with screw back has an elegant and sporty flair. Most examples of the reference were cased in stainless steel or in 18K gold, a small series came out in 14K gold.
Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 114-117, I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pages 230 to 251, as well as in 100 Years of Rolex by Franca and Guido Mondani, pp. 54 and 79.
The dial, sympathetically reprinted, is certainly an attractive job by a skilled Italian craftsman. While the Rolex enthusiast will notice the Italian spelling of the word "chronograph" on the dial, it does not significantly detract from the overall charm of this much sought-after reference.
Ref. 6034
Two-body case reference 6034 was introduced to the international watch market in 1950. In production for only five years, it was equipped with the reliable manual-winding Valjoux 72 calibre and characterized by the word "Antimagnetic" on the dial, as well as having both a telemetre and a tachymetre scale. Equipped with smooth bezel and round chronograph buttons, the water-resistant watch with screw back has an elegant and sporty flair. Most examples of the reference were cased in stainless steel or in 18K gold, a small series came out in 14K gold.
Different versions of the model are described and illustrated in 100 Superlative Rolex Watches by John Goldberger, pp. 114-117, I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pages 230 to 251, as well as in 100 Years of Rolex by Franca and Guido Mondani, pp. 54 and 79.