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Lot Essay
Reference 6034
The two-body case reference 6034 was introduced to the international watch market in 1950 and is the successor to reference 4537. It was equipped with the reliable manual-winding Valjoux 72 caliber and characterized by the word "Antimagnetic" on the dial, as well as having both a telemeter and a tachymeter scale. Equipped with smooth bezel and round chronograph buttons, the water-resistant watch with screw back has an elegant and sporty flair. Most examples of the reference were cased in stainless steel or in 18k gold and a small series in 14k gold. The present example is a highly sought-after variance of the reference 6034 and is particularly impressive for the following reasons;
Firstly, the glossy black dial has aged supremely well and features gilt printing, offering a bold and very appealing aesthetic. Amongst the most coveted trophies within the Rolex Oyster chronograph family of references 6034 and 6234 must be considered examples featuring a black lacquer dial. Such lacquered black dials must be regarded as the ultimate state of the art in dial manufacturing as revealing a rich complexity of different layers applied to the metal base.
Secondly, the case is with nicely defined lugs, sharp edges to the bezel, crisp reference and serial numbers seen in-between the lugs and correct "Swiss Cross" crown, correct for pre-1960.
Thirdly, upon inspection of the movement, one will notice the engraved letters “ROW” on the balance cock, confirming it was produced especially for the American market.
The present reference 6034 is a superbly appealing chronograph, one of the best-looking watches from the golden age of Rolex chronographs.
The two-body case reference 6034 was introduced to the international watch market in 1950 and is the successor to reference 4537. It was equipped with the reliable manual-winding Valjoux 72 caliber and characterized by the word "Antimagnetic" on the dial, as well as having both a telemeter and a tachymeter scale. Equipped with smooth bezel and round chronograph buttons, the water-resistant watch with screw back has an elegant and sporty flair. Most examples of the reference were cased in stainless steel or in 18k gold and a small series in 14k gold. The present example is a highly sought-after variance of the reference 6034 and is particularly impressive for the following reasons;
Firstly, the glossy black dial has aged supremely well and features gilt printing, offering a bold and very appealing aesthetic. Amongst the most coveted trophies within the Rolex Oyster chronograph family of references 6034 and 6234 must be considered examples featuring a black lacquer dial. Such lacquered black dials must be regarded as the ultimate state of the art in dial manufacturing as revealing a rich complexity of different layers applied to the metal base.
Secondly, the case is with nicely defined lugs, sharp edges to the bezel, crisp reference and serial numbers seen in-between the lugs and correct "Swiss Cross" crown, correct for pre-1960.
Thirdly, upon inspection of the movement, one will notice the engraved letters “ROW” on the balance cock, confirming it was produced especially for the American market.
The present reference 6034 is a superbly appealing chronograph, one of the best-looking watches from the golden age of Rolex chronographs.