Rolex Jean-Claude Killy Chronograph 6036

A truly exceptional and impressively rare, Dato-Compax, triple calendar chronograph wristwatch in pink gold, with two-tone dial, retailed by Serpico Y Laino, reference 6036.

model : Dato-Compax "Jean-Claude Killy year : Circa 1951 reference : 6036 case material : 18K pink gold case number : 847'210 bracelet material : Leather strap movement type : Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels dimension : 36mm Diameter signed : Case, dial and movement accessories : Accompanied by Rolex fitted presentation box literature : This specific watch is published in: John Goldberger Book “100 Superlative Rolex Watches” at page 88 Among the most coveted and enigmatic vintage Rolex wristwatches stands the Dato-Compax, affectionately known to collectors as the "Jean-Claude Killy." A reference that needs no introduction, the 6036 represents the third generation of Rolex’s most complicated model—a full calendar chronograph, a technical and aesthetic tour de force that remains unrivaled within the brand’s historical canon. What sets this particular example apart is not only its exceptional state of preservation, but the exceedingly rare and noble case in pink gold, a configuration reserved for only a very limited numbers of specimen and thus incredibly rare. Most notably, this watch was retailed by Serpico y Laino in Caracas, a name that commands respect among connoisseurs for its history of handling only the finest Rolex watches. The two-tone dial, featuring Spanish calendar discs appropriate for the market, is very nicely preserved with warm tones and excellent legibility. The pink gold hands and indexes remain sharp and beautifully matched to the case. Turning the watch over reveals deep, crisp hallmarks, including the Spillmann case maker’s punch, testifying the impressive nature of the watch. These hallmarks are often the first casualties of careless polishing; their presence here is a rare privilege. Encased in its original Rolex presentation box, this example is nothing short of a treasure for the scholar, the collector, and the romantic alike, an enduring symbol of elegance, mechanical sophistication, and vintage Rolex at its very finest.