#97 • Rolex Anti-Magnetic Chronograph, ref 6234

Part of 261022 - "Fall Featured Auction" Horology, Jewelry & Coins - October 1 - 22 (live auction by Jones & Horan Auctions)

High bid $29,000.00

Status: Sold

WW - Rolex Anti-Magnetic Chronograph, ref 6234, circa 1958, 36mm x 43mm to lug tips, 19mm lug width, original stainless steel screw back Oyster case with round pump pushers, brown leather strap, original cream dial with applied silver indices, tachymeter and telemeter along perimeter in black and blue, three inset subregisters for minute recording, hour recording and subsidiary seconds, 17J cal 72, s#XXX163, triple signed, inside back ref 6234. A true barn find, this piece comes fresh from the estate of its original owner, where it was recently discovered resting on his garage workbench among an assortment of tools and car parts. CONDITION: Mvt: Running, chronograph functions and resets properly, nearly mint cosmetic mvt condition overall, no oxide, very light fine scratches to plates; excellent-plus dial with very light surface spotting, radium burns from the hands in several areas, small mark on dial at 9 near the subregister; excellent hands with light surface spotting; polished case shows little wear, still retains some of the original factory finishing; replacement Rolex signed crown shows hardly any wear, good threads; plastic crystal has edge crack and could use a replacement; resealed for auction. Estimate: $20,000 - $40,000 JH-81016