Rolex Reference 6034 | A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1953 | 勞力士 型號 6034 精鋼計時腕錶，製作年份約 1953

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Rolex

Reference 6034
A stainless steel chronograph wristwatch, Circa 1953

勞力士 型號 6034
精鋼計時腕錶，製作年份約 1953

Dial: silvered
Caliber: cal. 72 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back
Case number: 907'536
Closure: stainless steel Rolex buckle
Size: 36 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: yes
Papers: yes
Accessories: Rolex presentation case, Guarantee booklet dated July 30, 1956, and sticker

Condition Report:
Case: The case is in overall very good condition with signs of light surface scratches and scuffing. The case has been previously lightly polished. The case back with more surface scuffing visible to the naked eye.

Dial: The dial is in overall excellent condition. Light signs of patina and oxidation around the hands commensurate with age.

Movement: The movement is running at time of cataloging, however it was not tested for the accuracy of time or duration of the power reserve and may need service at the buyer's discretion. Please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement.

***Please be advised that the bands on this watch are made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) and thus not sold with the watch, they are for display purposes only. We will remove these bands prior to international shipping and the state of California.***

Catalogue Note:
The Rolex 6034 was introduced in 1950, and is often known as a “Pre-Daytona” Rolex. The 6034, as well as its sister references 6234 and 6238 with which it shares the “Pre-Daytona” designation, features printing more typical of 1950’s design, lacks a numerical graduated bezel. The “Pre-Daytonas” all have multi-scale dials, both tachymeter and telemeter. The manually-wound (Valjoux 72) Rolex 6034 features a screw-down Oyster case and crown. Within the Rolex 6034 family, most well-known is the steel 6034 with white or silver dials, and blue and red (sometimes black) scales to differentiate timing.

Presented in frankly remarkable condition, the current examples case is in original condition, with full and even lug proportions with original brushing. The dial is suburb, clean and all original. In addition, the watch is presented with its original box and papers.