- 307
Rolex
Description
- AN EXCEPTIONAL AND RARE 18K PINK GOLD TRIPLE CLAENDAR WRISTWATCH WITH MOON-PHASES CIRCA 1950 REF 6062 "STAR DIAL"
- pink gold
- diameter 36 mm
Provenance
Christie's Geneva 12th November 2007, lot 189.
This watch was described as formerly belonging to the late Ibn Saud, King of Saudi Arabia. It was subsequently offered as a gift to his physician who then gave it to his descendant before it was presented at auction.
Condition
"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."
Catalogue Note
Only very few Rolex watches bearing the Ref. 6062 have been recorded, about 180 pieces were made and only 18 came back to the market. According to our research only one third were born with a so called 'Star Dial'. This particular example, bearing a beautiful aged patina, has remained in its original condition. Ref. 6062 is one of only two models that Rolex produced with date, week days, month and moon-phases indication. The attractive and unusual 'Star Dial' or 'Stelline Dial' is the launching version of Ref. 6062 in 1950 and research suggests that these were produced in limited numbers. It is interesting to note that the 'Super Oyster' crown on the present example was first introduced on Ref. 6062. Unlike earlier models with screw-down crowns, this design combined the ease of a pull-out crown with the water resistance associated with screw-down crowns.
According to our research this watch is one of around 180 pieces made in pink gold from which only eighteen pieces came back to the market.
For a similar example, see J. Goldberger, 100 Superlative Rolex Wristwatches, pp. 142-145.