Lot 167
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Explorer wrist watch. Circa 1954. Reference 6150, serial...
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Lot 167
ROLEX - a gentleman's stainless steel Oyster Perpetual Explorer wrist...
Lot 167
Lot Description
ROLEX - a gentleman's Oyster Perpetual Explorer wrist watch. Circa 1954. Reference 6150, serial 944886. Stainless steel case. Signed automatic A296 calibre. Black dial with baton hour markers, Arabic numeral three, six and nine. Fitted to an unsigned black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 34mm. <br/>
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<i>This Explorer carries the reference 6150 and is an extremely early example. The Explorer was launched in 1953 to celebrate Edmond Hillary and Tensing Norgay's ascension of Mount Everest. It is believed that Tensing Norgay wore a prototype of this watch while completing that ascent. The 6150 reference was the first Explorer model to have the Mercedes hands which has become part of the Explorer's DNA and one of the first to have the iconic black dial with the luminous batons as well as the Arabic numeral three, six and nine. It's believed that only some of the 6150 reference had 'Explorer' wording on the dial, some of these model reference had the script 'Precision' at six o'clock instead. </i>
360: Yes
Brand: Rolex
Model: Explorer
Model no.: 6150
Postage: Auction Default
Serial number: 944886
Derivative: Oyster Perpetual
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement has moderate scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li>Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches. There is heavy discolouration to the luminous hour markers commensurate with age.
<li>Hands show marks and tarnishing with discolouration to the luminous paint.
<li>Glass has scratches and marks.
<li>Case shows scratches, marks and dints. These marks and scratches are commensurate with age-related wear.
<li>Crown screws down and has light scratches and marking.
<li>Strap is in a poor condition with noticeable wear, marks, creasing and discolouration.
<li>Buckle shows noticeable marks and scratches.<p>
<p>This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>
Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>
If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact the Watch Department on 0121 212 5506 or at watches@fellows.co.uk
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