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Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, honeycomb explorer dial and red depth indication

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, 50MT=165FT, SHOCK-RESISTING, RETAILED BY CARTIER, REF. 6484, CASE NO. 194'228, CARTIER NO. 135, CIRCA 1956

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Rolex. A fine and very rare stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, honeycomb explorer dial and red depth indication
Signed Rolex, Oyster, 50mt=165ft, Shock-resisting, retailed by Cartier, ref. 6484, case no. 194'228, Cartier no. 135, circa 1956
Cal. 710 mechanical movement, 15 jewels, honeycomb silvered Explorer dial, applied pink gold Arabic 3,6,9 and dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed by maker, dial further signed by retailer
34 mm. diam.

Special notice

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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Lot Essay

This example of reference 6282 is an outstanding find for Rolex connoisseur as it gathers in the same case a number of particular traits which fascinate collectors. First and foremost, the rare and exclusive Cartier signature on the dial together with the expected Cartier number engraved under the lug. Also the unusual textured dial is a very appealing feature, especially when fitted with Explorer-style pink gold numerals and the old-school designation 50m=165 ft. Last, but not least, it has to be noted that the case features the "Brevet" engraving between the lugs at twelve, and the crown is the correct "Brevet" one as well, with the cross under the Rolex logo. It is extremely infrequent to find a vintage Rolex timepiece at this price point with so many attractive features: a rare opportunity for both the new collector and the navigated aficionado.

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