Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph 6202

ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, TURN-O-GRAPH

Geneva, May 11, 2024 self winding Excellent Good Slightly scratched Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied Brand Rolex, switzerland Model Turn-o-graph Year circa 1953 Case No. 949133 Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet (7835/80), approx. overall length Diameter 36 Caliber A260, 19 jewels Signature dial, case and movement The Turn-O-Graph is launched in 1953 and is considered as one of the first Rolex’s tool-watches. The reference 6202 is the first one featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel calibrated to 60 minute to be serially produced. Becoming a landmark feature in Rolex’s production, this rotating bezel opened a new path that will be soon followed by other models such as Submariner and GMT. Rolex merged the ‘Turn-O-Graph’ with the ‘DateJust’ in 1954 with reference 6309. Produced one year only in about 4'200 examples, this wristwatch is one of the rare example of this first generation of the Turn-O-Graph: a milestone of Rolex history. This particular example has been very well preserved in all original condition, its original faded bezel, and its untouched dial, indexes reacting strongly to the Geiger counter.ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, TURN-O-GRAPH | | Geneva, May 11-12, 2024 Geneva, May 11, 2024 ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, TURN-O-GRAPH PLACE BID CHF 15,000 - 25,000 HKD 130,000 - 218,000 / USD 16,600 - 27,700 / EUR 15,300 - 25,500 self winding Excellent Good Slightly scratched Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good HANDS Original HANDS Luminous material reapplied Brand Rolex, switzerland Model Turn-o-graph Year circa 1953 Case No. 949133 Bracelet stainless steel Rolex folded bracelet (7835/80), approx. overall length Diameter 36 Caliber A260, 19 jewels Signature dial, case and movement The Turn-O-Graph is launched in 1953 and is considered as one of the first Rolex’s tool-watches. The reference 6202 is the first one featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel calibrated to 60 minute to be serially produced. Becoming a landmark feature in Rolex’s production, this rotating bezel opened a new path that will be soon followed by other models such as Submariner and GMT. Rolex merged the ‘Turn-O-Graph’ with the ‘DateJust’ in 1954 with reference 6309. Produced one year only in about 4'200 examples, this wristwatch is one of the rare example of this first generation of the Turn-O-Graph: a milestone of Rolex history. This particular example has been very well preserved in all original condition, its original faded bezel, and its untouched dial, indexes reacting strongly to the Geiger counter.