ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 1
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 2
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 3
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 4
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 5
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 6
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 7
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 8
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET - photo 9

ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET

Lot 38
09.05.2022 14:00UTC +01:00
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CHF 1 614 000
AuctioneerCHRISTIE'S
Event locationSwitzerland, Geneva
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ID 745495
Lot 38 | ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKET
Estimate value
CHF 1 100 000 – 2 000 000
ROLEX. AN EXCEPTIONAL AND EXTREMELY RARE 18K GOLD CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH DIAMOND-SET BEZEL AND PAVÉ DIAMOND AND SAPPHIRE-SET DIAL, MADE FOR THE FRENCH MARKETSIGNED ROLEX, COSMOGRAPH, DAYTONA MODEL, REF. 6269, CASE NO. 8'852'644, CIRCA 1985Movement: Cal. 727, manualDial: Pavé diamond-set, sapphire hour numeralsCase: Inside case back stamped 6263, 37.5 mm. diam.With: 18k gold Rolex riveted Oyster bracelet, reference 7205, end links stamped ‘71’, deployant clasp stamped with Rolex France Logo, overall length approximately 190 mm. Remark: One of only two examples known publicly bearing French importation marks and Rolex France logo “Sté*R” for “Société Rolex” Literature The other known reference 6269 stamped with the Rolex French logo is illustrated and discussed in: ‘Rolex Ref. 6269 “Le Hibou Grand-Duc”, by Martin Green, Haute Time Magazine, 20 May 2021.For other examples of reference 6269 see: ‘Ultimate Rolex Daytona’, Pucci Papaleo Editions, pp. 524 – 527.‘100 Superlative Rolex Watches’, John Goldberger, Damiani, p. 241. Special notice Christie's has provided a minimum price guarantee and has a direct financial interest in this lot. Christie's has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party. Such third parties generally benefit financially if a guaranteed lot is sold. See the Important Notices in the Conditions of Sale for more information. Please note the following lots require a High Value Paddle for bidding; 38, 128, and 129, Should you wish to bid on these lots please contact Client Services; [email protected]. Post lot text SHOULD YOU WISH TO BID ON THIS LOT, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN A HIGH VALUE PADDLE
Manufactur:Rolex
Applied technique:Chronograph
Medium:Gold
Art style:Pre War, Vintage
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