151 Rolex An incredibly rare and very attractive, Pre-Daytona, chronograph manual wristwatch in steel, with black tropical dial, luminous indexes and hands, reference 6034.
Estimate: € 140.000 – 280.000
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- Model Pre-Daytona
- Year Circa 1951
- Reference 6034
- Case Material Stainless steel
- Case Number 847'414
- Bracelet Material Leather strap
- Movement Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels
- Dimension 36mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Rolex reference 6034 represents an important chapter in the evolution of the brand’s chronographs. Introduced in the mid-1950s, it is often regarded as one of the precursors to the Daytona, bridging the gap between earlier Rolex chronographs and the iconic Cosmograph models that would follow. While lacking the screw-down pushers of later generations, it already featured the Oyster case architecture that would become a defining element of Rolex sports watches. What sets the present stainless steel example apart is its extraordinary tropical dial. Rather than displaying the uniform aging often associated with tropical dials, it has developed a remarkable gradient, transitioning from warm tobacco tones to deep chocolate brown while retaining traces of its original black surface. This unique patina gives the watch exceptional character and visual depth, making it particularly attractive to collectors. Often overshadowed by its more famous successors, the reference 6034 offers a fascinating glimpse into Rolex’s early chronograph production.
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GENEVA
Eternity Gallery Geneva, 19 Place de Longemalle
HONG KONG
Opera Gallery Hong Kong, 1 Duddell Street, Unit 01, 11/F, Central
MILANO
Portrait Milano Hotel, Corso Venezia, 11
BOLOGNA
Time on Show Bologna, Viale della Fiera, 20