Lot Essay
Accompanied by Rolex Garantie dated September 1963, stamped Rudolf Hübner, Wien and fitted presentation box.
This model, reference 6062, was the first Rolex wristwatch to integrate day, date, month and phases of the moon. It was produced in a small series in the 1950's.
Rolex has offered only two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 (see lot 291 in this auction) features a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, has a water-resistant-type screw back.
Uhren Hübner
The renowned watch retailer Uhren Hübner was founded by Rudolf Hübner in 1914 in Vienna and is now owned by his son Christian R. Hübner. Located in the heart of Vienna, the family enterprise has been representing the world's most prestigious watch companies since its beginning.
This model, reference 6062, was the first Rolex wristwatch to integrate day, date, month and phases of the moon. It was produced in a small series in the 1950's.
Rolex has offered only two different models of moonphase wristwatches, references 8171 and 6062. Both models are automatic, however reference 8171 (see lot 291 in this auction) features a snap on back, while reference 6062, the Oyster version, has a water-resistant-type screw back.
Uhren Hübner
The renowned watch retailer Uhren Hübner was founded by Rudolf Hübner in 1914 in Vienna and is now owned by his son Christian R. Hübner. Located in the heart of Vienna, the family enterprise has been representing the world's most prestigious watch companies since its beginning.