Rolex

• Cal. 72C manual-winding nickel lever movement, 17 jewels • silvered dial, applied baton and dot indexes, replaced luminous hands, outer chapter ring with date in blue Arabic numerals, central arrow hand, apertures at 12 o'clock for day and month in English, three guilloché subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30-minute and 12-hour registers • stainless steel case, screw-down case back and crown, two round button chronograph pushers on the band • case, dial, and movement signed

The watch is running at the time of cataloguing, however the chronograph and date corrector seem to stick occassionally and will require service. Some scratching to the correctors themselves. The present owner bought the watch at Bucherer in Lucerne, wore the watch between 1961 and 1968 and at that point, put the watch in a drawer until early 2013. The dial shows some light spotting from age however it is original and in good order. The hands are replaced as per the correspondence. The case shows some pitting and scuffs from wear. The strap of this watch contains endangered species; please see Important Notices for further information.
"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."

Accompanied by an assortment of 1964-1968 Rolex service paperwork and correspondence, including: Factory Service Guarantee, Servicing Schedule, correspondence detailing the owner's request for new hands and Rolex's agreement to replace them with the present hands for an additional cost of two dollars.

This model, Ref. 6236, is one of the most complicated examples that Rolex produced. It is commonly known as the 'Jean-Claude Killy,' after the French Olympic and World Cup skiing champion. It is thought that the first example of this model was presented to Killy, who now sits on the board of Rolex, S.A.

This model followed shortly on the heels of a similar Dato-Compax model, Ref. 6036. The main difference between the two is the bezel on the later model was a separate third piece, while the earlier version had a two-piece case. The 6236 was produced in limited numbers from around 1958 until 1962.

The combination of triple calendar and chronograph is especially desirable in today's collector's market. The fact that this model was produced in smaller numbers than other Rolex references makes this series more valuable. 

For other examples of this model, see Gobbi, I Cronografi Rolex: La Leggenda, pp. 408-409.