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拍品 36
Rolex. A Fine Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Center Seconds and Black Dial
Signed Rolex, Ref. 6429, Case No. 1'991'126, Circa 1969
已結束2015年12月16日
成交價
USD 11,875
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Accompanied by a Rolex presentation box.
The present watch is an attractive example of a 1960's Rolex watch with a timeless aesthetic. Its black dial and stainless steel case offer a simplified design and what makes it even more appealing is that it was produced for the American market, as indicated by the ROW stamp on the movement.
The present watch is notable for its Explorer-style dial with 3, 6 and 9 in luminous Arabic numerals. The watch is identical to the version with “Commando” printed on the dial, which was retailed at Abercrombie & Fitch according to period advertisements. Due to its basic mechanical movement, the reference 6426 is understood to have been the least expensive man’s watch from Rolex at the time and was sold at U.S. military base exchanges around the world.
The present watch was discovered at an estate and may have been originally purchased at a U.S. military base exchange. The original owner wore the watch frequently, including when he was racing cars as an amateur. Photographs exist of the original owner wearing the watch including while seated at the wheel of his Jaguar circa 1970. It is notable for its extraordinary original condition.
The present watch is an attractive example of a 1960's Rolex watch with a timeless aesthetic. Its black dial and stainless steel case offer a simplified design and what makes it even more appealing is that it was produced for the American market, as indicated by the ROW stamp on the movement.
The present watch is notable for its Explorer-style dial with 3, 6 and 9 in luminous Arabic numerals. The watch is identical to the version with “Commando” printed on the dial, which was retailed at Abercrombie & Fitch according to period advertisements. Due to its basic mechanical movement, the reference 6426 is understood to have been the least expensive man’s watch from Rolex at the time and was sold at U.S. military base exchanges around the world.
The present watch was discovered at an estate and may have been originally purchased at a U.S. military base exchange. The original owner wore the watch frequently, including when he was racing cars as an amateur. Photographs exist of the original owner wearing the watch including while seated at the wheel of his Jaguar circa 1970. It is notable for its extraordinary original condition.