ROLEX - Lot 488

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ROLEX - Lot 488
ROLEX OysterPerpetualDate 36 "Ovettone Ref. 6105 No. 903297 Circa 1953 Steel and 14k (585) yellow gold wristwatch Case: round, engraved bezel, fluted crown signed "SUPER OYSTER ROLEX", screw-down back engraved "13.5.1953", signed and numbered "6105". Dial: cream, applied gold epis hour markers, painted minute track, gold dauphine hands, central seconds, date window at 3 o'clock, applied logo, signed Movement: automatic, chronometer-certified, signed - Calibre 745 Strap/Fastener: Rolex of Geneva leather strap with Rolex steel pin buckle Diameter: 36 mm Gross weight: 54 g. Condition report given as an indication: at time of writing, traces of wear, slight wear on bezel edge, plexiglass with slight crack at 7 o'clock, movement functional, need servicing, no warranty. The nickname "Ovettone" was coined by Italian collectors, who were amused by the thick case backs of certain Rolexes from the 40s and 50s, some of which were reminiscent of an egg (Ovettone meaning egg in Italian). This was due to the fact that the old automatic movements were thicker, and therefore required this type of caseback.
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