Important Watches: Part I
Important Watches: Part I
Rolex
Reference 6034 | A pink gold chronograph wristwatch with bracelet | Circa 1954
Auction Closed
May 11, 11:29 AM GMT
Estimate
80,000 - 150,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered, light green
Calibre: cal. 72 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 692'392
Closure: 18k pink gold Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 36 mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
The Rolex 6034 is an iconic model in the brand’s chronograph history for several reasons. While a company producing a million watches each year might make calling one "rare" an overstatement, the 6034 truly stands out. Its reference number begins with 6XXX, marking the first steps toward sportier chronograph designs that would culminate in the 6263/6265. Additionally, the 6034 is only the second chronograph to feature a screw-down waterproof caseback, enhancing both its functionality and the ruggedness of its design. Even rarer are the rose gold versions, making this model even more elusive and highly sought after.