Rolex 6202

Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces Monaco, Jun 13, 2024 ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6202, TURN-O-GRAPH, STAINLESS STEEL TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE An extremely fine and rare stainless steel, self winding center seconds, water resistant wristwatch with bidirectional revolving graduated black bezel, red arrow showing the zero point, screwed- down case back and crown Excellent Good Slightly scratched Good Slightly oxidized Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Good Slightly scratched HANDS Original Brand Rolex, Switzerland Model Turn-o-graph Reference 6202 Year Circa 1954 Movement No. 64840 Case No. 951775 Bracelet Rolex stainless steel riveted link Oyster bracelet with folding clasp Diameter 36 mm. Caliber A296, Signature Dial, case and movement The Turn-O-Graph is launched in 1953 and is considered as one of the first Rolex’s tool-watches. The reference 6202 is the first one featuring a bidirectional rotating bezel calibrated to 60 minute to be serially produced. Becoming a landmark feature in Rolex’s production, this bezel opened a new path that will be soon followed by other models such as Submariner and GMT. Rolex merged the ‘Turn-O-Graph’ with the ‘DateJust’ in 1954 with reference 6309. Produced one year, this wristwatch is one of the rare example of this first generation of the Turn-O-Graph: a milestone of Rolex history.