Rolex

• cal. 72 nickel lever manual winding movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, three subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, telemeter scale in red tracking, tachometer scale in blue tracking • two round chronograph pushers to the band, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel Rolex bracelet

The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, however the chronograph is functioning somewhat inconsistently and we would recommend service. The dial has some very faint discoloration near the central arbor between 10 and 11 o'clock and some light spotting near the central arbor between 3 and 4 o'clock. The case shows some light scuffing throughout and a small ding on the edge of the bezel near 10 o'clock.
"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. 6034, figures into the succession of Oyster chronographs Rolex produced from the beginning of the 1950s until the introduction of the Daytona in 1961. Along with other round-button chronographs with three subsidiary dials, such as Ref. 5034, 6234 and 6238, this model was produced in relatively few numbers as a result of its short production period.

For another example of Ref. 6034 with red and blue tracking, see Gobbi, P. & Pucci, P., I Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, pp. 230-1, and for other examples of the model, see pp. 232-251, op. cit.