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Lot Essay
Treasures like the present example are amongst the rarest trophies in today’s market and appropriate for discerning collectors of extraordinary timepieces. Reference 6036, the third generation of the celebrated “Dato-Compax” or “Jean-Claude Killy” Oyster triple calendar chronograph model ever presented by Geneva’s “crowned” watch manufacturer, was available with various dial layouts cased in stainless steel, pink gold, and yellow gold.
These “Dato-Compax” watches (references 4768, 5036, 6036, and 6236) are linked to the legendary Olympic gold medalist Jean-Claude Killy and this family of calendar chronograph wristwatches are often given his name in the same way that Paul Newman is associated with exotic Rolex Daytona dials. A champion alpine skier and man of extremely refined taste, the name of Mr. Killy has been associated with Rolex for 40 years since he became an official Rolex Ambassador, serving on the Rolex Board of Directors.
Further examples of reference 6036 are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 380 - 401.
These “Dato-Compax” watches (references 4768, 5036, 6036, and 6236) are linked to the legendary Olympic gold medalist Jean-Claude Killy and this family of calendar chronograph wristwatches are often given his name in the same way that Paul Newman is associated with exotic Rolex Daytona dials. A champion alpine skier and man of extremely refined taste, the name of Mr. Killy has been associated with Rolex for 40 years since he became an official Rolex Ambassador, serving on the Rolex Board of Directors.
Further examples of reference 6036 are described and illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 380 - 401.