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Stainless steel Panerai, ref. 3646, dim. 47x47 mm. Three-body water-proof cushion-shaped case with wired lugs, screw back stamped with Oyster Watch Co. Geneva Swiss mark, nr. 1009928, Oyster patent crown, ref. 13. Glossy black bakelite dial with a “sandwich� construction method, luminous Arabic numerals and Radiomir Panerai signature, at the center, are two metal rivets which hold the multylayered dial togheter. Caliber 618 (Cortebert base). This watch was manufactured in 1940.
V I N T A G E
R O L E X
John Goldberger
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Vintage Rolex
After the publishing of 100 Superlative Rolex Watches, now you can read on your iPad and iPhone retina display each page of this magnificent book, pinch to zoom in and out to view text and photos of Rolex watches that John Goldberger considers to be the most interesting examples ever produced by Geneva watch company. Over 1200 photos in high definition and 800 descriptions provide the collector and watch enthusiast with invaluable informations and new revelations on case reference numbers, dials, movements, related calibers and the year of production of each watch. A journey in the quintessence of the Rolex spirit to grasp the essence of a brand that has probably contributed more than any other to the development of the wristwatch.
Contents: The book 100 Superlative Rolex Watches, 264 pages, 410 different models, 216 types of dials, 189 casebacks with its related references and 125 movements with its related caliber.
www.johngoldbergerwatches.com
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A 18k gold DateJust, ref. 4467, tonneau-shaped three-body case with engine turned bezel, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 518448, cal. A.295. Screw back stamped with Rolex “Lilium” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva, the reference number 4467 and the serial nr. 518448. Matte silver grené dial with gold applied batôn indexes, Alpha hands, Chronometre signatures and display window with red and black date. The reference 4467 was launched with the movement cal. A 295 in 1945 for the Rolex jubilee (40th anniversary of the company setup), the first 100 examples were numbered between the below lug.
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A pink 18k gold DateJust, ref. 5030, tonneaushaped two-body case with polished bezel, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 672713, cal. A.295, nr. G94666. Screw back stamped with Rolex “Lilium” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 136 by C.R Spillmann SA. La Chaux de Fonds and the reference number 5030. Lugs width, 19 mm. Black glossy dial with pink gold small Rolex applied coronet and batôn indexes, luminous Alpha hands, Officially Certified Chronometer signature and display window with red and black date. The reference 5030 was launched by Rolex in 1949.
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A platinum DateJust, ref. 6074, tonneau-shaped two-body case with polished bezel and platinum jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp stamped with the date 1-50, diam. 36 mm, cal. A.295, 47770, G99745. This model was manufactured by Rolex in only two examples. Screw back stamped inside with Rolex “Lilium” logo, big Ibex, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex S.A. Geneva and the reference number 6074. Black guilloché dial with white gold big Rolex applied white gold coronet and batôn indexes, luminous Alpha hands, Officially Certified Chronometer signatures and display window with red and black date. The reference 6074 was launched by Rolex in 1950.
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A 18k gold DateJust, ref. 6105, tonneau-shaped two-body case with engine turned bezel, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 971852, cal. A.296. Screw back engraved outside with Registered Design and Modele Deposé signatures, inside with Montres Rolex S.A. “Lilium” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva and the reference number 6105. Matte silvered grené dial with gold big Rolex applied coronet and batôn indexes, luminous Alpha hands, red DateJust, Officially Certified Chronometer signatures and display window with red and black date. The reference 6105 with the new movement cal. A 296 was launched by Rolex in 1951.
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A 18k gold DateJust, ref. 6105, tonneau-shaped two-body case with engine turned bezel and gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 907242, cal. A.296. Screw back stamped with Rolex “Lilium” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva and the reference number 6105. Back glossy dial with gold small Rolex applied coronet, six diamonds and batôn indexes, luminous Alpha hands, DateJust and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6105 was launched by Rolex in 1951.
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A 18k white gold DateJust, ref. 6305, tonneau-shaped two-body case with milled bezel and gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 79761, cal. A.296. Screw back stamped with Montres Rolex S.A. “Lilium� logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva and the reference number 6304. Back dial with white gold small Rolex applied coronet and eight diamonds, luminous Dauphine hands, DateJust and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6105 was launched by Rolex in 1953.
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A platinum DateJust, ref. 6304, tonneau-shaped three-body case with polished bezel, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 102956, cal. A.296. This watch was sold by Serpico y Laino, Caracas Venezuela in 1955. Screw back stamped outside with big Ibex, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex S.A. Geneva, Platinum fineness and S&L (Serpico y Laino logo). Grey glossy dial with gold small Rolex applied coronet and diamonds, Dauphine hands, DateJust, Serpico y Laino and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6304 was launched by Rolex in 1953 and in 1954 the cyclope date glace crystal was introduced.
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A 18k gold DateJust, ref. 6305, tonneau-shaped three-body case with milled bezel and gold tiles bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 74794, cal. A.296. The provenance of the watch is from the last king of Tunisia, H.M. Moamed Lamine Bey. Screw back stamped with Montres Rolex S.A. “Arc” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva and the reference number 6305. Back glossy dial with gold small Rolex applied coronet, six diamonds and batôn indexes, Dauphine hands, DateJust and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6305 was launched by Rolex in 1953.
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A stainless steel DateJust, ref. 6305/1, tonneaushaped three-body case with white gold milled bezel, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 449831, cal. A 296, H98989. Screw back engraved outside with S&L logo and Acero Y Oro 14k case material specifications, inside with Rolex “Lilium” logo, the reference number 6305 1, the date II.54 and the casemaker hallmark nr.18. Matte silvered guilloché dial with white gold big Rolex applied coronet and batôn indexes, luminous Alpha hands, DateJust , Serpico y Laino and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6305/1 was launched by Rolex in 1953.
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A stainless steel DateJust, ref. 6305, tonneau-shaped three-body case with pink gold milled bezel with hour markers, steel and 9k. pink gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 939650, cal. A 296, G53622. Screw back stamped with Rolex “Lilium” logo, the reference number 6305, the date IX.53 and the casemaker hallmark nr.18. Black dial with gold big Rolex applied coronet and batôn indexes, Alpha hands, DateJust, Joyera Riviera and Officially Certified Chronometer signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6305 was launched by Rolex in 1953.
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A 18k white gold DateJust, ref. 6605, tonneau-shaped three-body case with milled bezel and white gold tiles bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 449831, cal. 1065, N655367. Screw back stamped with Montres Rolex S.A. “Arc” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex SA. Geneva and the reference number 6605. Black guilloché dial with white gold big Rolex applied coronet and batôn indexes, luminous Dauphine hands, DateJust and Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified signatures, display window with red and black date. The reference 6605 with the new movement, cal. 1065 was launched by Rolex in 1956.
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A 18k white gold DateJust, ref. 1601, tonneaushaped three-body case with milled bezel and white gold jubilee bracelet with deployant clasp, diam. 36 mm, case nr. 3924598, cal. 1575, D044216. This watch watch was retailed in 1975 by Asprey, London. Screw back stamped with Montres Rolex S.A. “Arc” logo, big Helvetia, Poincon de Maitre key 12 by Genex S.A. Geneva, the reference number 1601 and the engraved serial number, 3924598. Lapis dial with gold big Rolex applied coronet, luminous batôn hands, DateJust signature and Oman Sultanate emblem (A Khamjar dagger in a sheath over two crossed swords), display window with black date. The reference 1601 with the new movement, cal. 1565 was launched by Rolex in 1959.
© John Goldberger
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