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ROLEX, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified THUNDERBIRD, case No.74487, REF 6309. Fine and very rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with date and an 18K yellow gold bracelet with Rolex deployant clasp. Made circa 1950
Description
ROLEX, Oyster Perpetual, DateJust, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified THUNDERBIRD, case No.74487, REF 6309. Fine [..]
Dial, case and movement signed, in very good conditionDIAM: 36 mm THICKNESS: 12 mmNOTE: Reference 6309 immediately followed in the footsteps of the reference 6202, the latter was introduced to the market in 1954 and had a revolving bezel with a triangle at the zero position. Only two years later, both references were followed by reference 6609, which was always adorned with the collectible Thunderbird bezel. This watch is kept in good condition and featuring many features sought after by collectors: the early RED DATEJUST on the dial, the early roulette dial.
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Watches and Pocket Watches
tue 23 May 2017
Milan
SINGLE SESSION 23/05/2017 Hours 15:00