54176: Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 626 Auction
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54176: Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 626
54176: Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 626
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Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 6265 "Sigma Dial" Circa 1978, Associated Gold Bracelet, With Box, Original 14k U.S.A. Band(For Repair) and Stamped Warranty Case: 37 mm, 14k yellow gold, case ref. 6265 serial no. 5,465,448 Dial: black "Sigma" dial, triple sub-registers indicating subsidiary seconds as well as elapsed minutes/hours, applied hour markers, luminous plots, luminous baton hands Movement: Valjoux 727, manual winding, 17 jewels Band: later Duchess 14k yellow gold bracelet Signed: Rolex on dial, case, movement This lot is consigned by the family of the original purchaser, who retained a plethora of the watch's original accessories, such as the original presentation box, the hangtag included with the watch at the point of sale and the stamped Chronometer Certification paper. Lot also includes original Rolex U.S.A. 14k yellow gold Jubilee bracelet, for repair. HID03101062020 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
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Type: Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 6265 "Sigma Dial" Circa 1978, Associated Gold Bracelet, With Box, Original 14k U.S.A. Band(For Repair) and Stamped Warranty
Dial: black "Sigma" dial, triple sub-registers indicating subsidiary seconds as well as elapsed minutes/hours, applied hour markers, luminous plots
Hands: luminous baton hands
Metal: 14k yellow gold
Case: #case ref. 6265 serial no. 5,465,448
Case Width: 37 mm
Watch Movement: Valjoux 727, manual winding, 17 jewels
Band: later Duchess 14k yellow gold bracelet
Circa: 1978
Condition: watch is in very good overall condition. Other than some distortion of shape to the 3 and 4 o' clock plots, lume plots remain well preserved and symmetrical. Small stain at 26 minute marker, as well as between two dots between 7 and 8 hour markers closer to hand stack. Very tip of chronograph hand has wear. Case is in good condition, likely previously polished however otherwise well preserved lug proportions and factory brushed finish still present. Hallmarks on rear of case still crisp, and light oxidation appearing between pushers. Black enamel inlay to UPH bezel completely gone, however full "graduation" scale still present and legible. Case serial number between lugs is very faint, however still present. Movement runs and sets as it should. Heritage does not guarantee timekeeping accuracy. We always recommend servicing for daily use and timekeeping accuracy. Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS"

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54176: Rolex, Rare 14k Yellow Gold Cosmograph, Ref. 626

Estimate $40,000 - $1,000,000
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Starting Price $40,000
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Watches & Fine Timepieces - #5556

Jun 03, 2024 12:00 PM EDT|
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