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April 21, 2016
BY Paul Altieri
Rolex Ref. 6263 ‘Tropical Panda’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
The countdown to the thematic stainless steel chronograph event has begun
The current it auction house, Phillips, has lined up yet another buzz-worthy event with their Start/Stop/Reset: 88 Epic Stainless Steel Chronographs thematic auction, scheduled to take place on May 14, 2016, in Geneva. As its name suggests, an incredible selection of stainless steel chronograph watches will be presented from the worlds’ leading names in chronograph manufacturing. Cementing its chief position in the domain of luxury chronographs, 18 of the 88 lots are Rolex pieces — the highest number of any brand at the auction.
Exciting, dynamic, sporty, and most importantly, great looking, the Rolex stainless steel chronograph, whether it be a Pre-Oyster, Paul Newman Daytona, traditional Daytona, or everything in between, has always been a force to be reckoned with. And the assortment of historically relevant Rolex chronos in original condition that will be offered by Phillips is indeed, as they have chosen to describe it, epic.
So if you are a fan of steel chronographs from Rolex, particularly vintage ones, then sit back, grab your drink of choice, and enjoy the feast before you.
Estimate $20,600-41,100
Year: 1989
Rolex Ref. 16520 “Porcelain Dial” (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1967
Estimate: $30,800-61,700
Rolex Ref. 6239 ‘Cherry Logo’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1964
Estimate: $51,400-102,800
Rolex ‘Pre-Daytona Tiffany & Co. (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1980
Estimate: $51,400-102,800
Rolex Ref. 6263 ‘Tiffany & Co.’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1963
Estimate: $61,700-123,300
Rolex Ref. 6238 ‘Black Pre-Daytona’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1941
Estimate: $61,700-123,300
Rolex Ref. 3997 ‘Tropical’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1966
Estimate: $102,800-205,600
Rolex Ref. 6240 ‘Oyster Alpina’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1970
Estimate: $102,800-205,600
Rolex Ref. 6264 ‘Musketeer Paul Newman’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1971
Estimate: $102,800-205,600
Rolex Ref. 6262 ‘Musketeer Paul Newman’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1965
Estimate: $123,300-246,700
Rolex Ref. 6234 ‘Laccato Nero’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1936
Estimate: $205,600-411,100
Rolex Ref. 2508 ‘Black Grail’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1977
Estimate: $205,600-411,100
Rolex Ref. 6263 ‘U.A.E. Desert Eagle’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1939
Estimate:$205,600-411,100
Rolex Ref. 3330 ‘Rose Dial’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1937
Estimate: $257,000-513,900
Rolex Ref. 3346 Zerographe (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1969
Estimate: $308,400-616,400
Rolex Ref. 6263 ‘Tropical Panda’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1966
Estimate: $359,700-719,500
Rolex Ref. 6239 ‘The Doctor’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1969
Estimate: $770,900-1,541,800
Rolex Ref. 6263 ‘Tropical Oyster Sotto’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)
Year: 1942
Estimate: $822,300-1,644,600
Rolex Ref. 4113 ‘Split-Seconds’ (Image courtesy of Phillips)