Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Rolex
Dato-Compax, Reference 6036 | A stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1954
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: cal. 72C manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 943'994
Closure: stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 195 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex blank warranty, restauration invoice dated October 2014 and presentation case
The Reference 6036, introduced in 1948 and produced until 1955, was the third of the Dato-Compax series of calendar chronograph watches made by Rolex, following the references 4767 and 5036. Forever associated with the legendary French Olympic gold medal winning skier, Rolex Ambassador and board member Jean-Claude Killy, the watch housed a Valjoux 72C movement, considered one of the most sophisticated and complex movements ever to be used by Rolex. Available in steel, yellow and rose gold, the reference 6036 was given the ‘Oyster’ case designation due to its screw-down case back and patented 'Twinlock' double seal crown ensuring its water resistance. This example is fitted with a Rolex only dial, that is from the period and was likely later mounted on the piece.