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Lot Essay
An undoubted trophy watch of international appeal, this stellar pink gold 6036 ‘Jean-Claude Killy’ is the perfect vintage Rolex for anyone who appreciates the charm and individuality of mid-century timepieces.
The original silvered dial stands out by its rare grained-finish surface, as opposed to the better-known shiny lacquer version. It shows a wonderful level of preservation, perfectly and evenly aged over 70 years, it features the pyramid markers distinctive to this model, and with the calendar numerals of vibrant blue. The case displays the wonderful purple patina of the gold that is only seen on watches that have remained untouched in a safe for many years. Further enhanced by its original hands, this example can be considered one of the best pink gold specimens of what was for many years, the most complicated watch Rolex produced.
The sporty appeal of the 6036 chronograph, distinguished by the iconic tonneau-shaped case, merges with the complexity and practicality of the triple calendar complication. These ‘Dato-Compax’ triple calendar chronograph watches, in particular the later version of reference 6036, the reference 6236, are linked to a legendary personality: Jean-Claude Killy. Olympic skier and man of extremely refined taste, the name of Mr. Killy has been associated with Rolex for 40 years since he became an official Rolex Ambassador and began serving on the Rolex Board of Directors.
Uniting rarity and mechanical complexity, the present pink gold 6036 is an undoubtedly rare opportunity for the discerning collector of the finest vintage Rolex to add this legendary model to his or her collection.
Reference 6036
Launched in 1950, reference 6036 was introduced as an Oyster chronograph model enhanced by a full triple-date calendar. No other Rolex model offered more complications. Available in either stainless steel, yellow gold, or pink gold, with a variety of different dial designs, reference 6036 was in production until the very early 1960s.
The original silvered dial stands out by its rare grained-finish surface, as opposed to the better-known shiny lacquer version. It shows a wonderful level of preservation, perfectly and evenly aged over 70 years, it features the pyramid markers distinctive to this model, and with the calendar numerals of vibrant blue. The case displays the wonderful purple patina of the gold that is only seen on watches that have remained untouched in a safe for many years. Further enhanced by its original hands, this example can be considered one of the best pink gold specimens of what was for many years, the most complicated watch Rolex produced.
The sporty appeal of the 6036 chronograph, distinguished by the iconic tonneau-shaped case, merges with the complexity and practicality of the triple calendar complication. These ‘Dato-Compax’ triple calendar chronograph watches, in particular the later version of reference 6036, the reference 6236, are linked to a legendary personality: Jean-Claude Killy. Olympic skier and man of extremely refined taste, the name of Mr. Killy has been associated with Rolex for 40 years since he became an official Rolex Ambassador and began serving on the Rolex Board of Directors.
Uniting rarity and mechanical complexity, the present pink gold 6036 is an undoubtedly rare opportunity for the discerning collector of the finest vintage Rolex to add this legendary model to his or her collection.
Reference 6036
Launched in 1950, reference 6036 was introduced as an Oyster chronograph model enhanced by a full triple-date calendar. No other Rolex model offered more complications. Available in either stainless steel, yellow gold, or pink gold, with a variety of different dial designs, reference 6036 was in production until the very early 1960s.