Rolex

• cal. 72 manual winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • reprinted silvered dial, applied faceted square indexes, engine-turned subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute register, apertures for day and month, outer ring calibrated for date with corresponding hand • raised bezel, two calendar correctors and two round chronograph pushers to either side of the band, screw-down crown, screw-down back • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet

The inside of the case back is numbered 6236 as well as between the lugs. The serial numbers between the lugs are 576430. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however it may require service soon. The chronograph is functioning, however it clears to just before the 12 o'clock point and will require service to function correctly. The calendar correctors are functioning correctly. The dial has been reprinted which is evident in the fonts used as well as the placement of the 31 in the date ring. The case back shows scuffs from wear.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

The present example, Ref. 6236 is one of the major models of the Dato-Compax series. It is one of the most complicated references that Rolex ever produced.

For an other example of this model, see Gobbi, I Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, p. 408-409.