ROLEX, TURN-O-GRAPH, STEEL, REF. 6202, FORMERLY OWNED BY ERIC CLAPTONImportant information about this lot
Price Realised USD 27,500
Estimate
USD 20,000 - USD 40,000
Estimates do not reflect the final hammer price and do not include buyer's premium, any applicable taxes or artist's resale right. Please see the Conditions of Sale for full details.
Closed: 10 Dec 2021
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ROLEX, TURN-O-GRAPH, STEEL, REF. 6202, FORMERLY OWNED BY ERIC CLAPTON
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Lot Essay
Originally Sold at Christie’s New York as lot 168 in the auction,“Important Pocket Watches and Wristwatches, Featuring Property from the Collection of Eric Clapton” . The present lot has returned to market after its sale in 2003. Formerly owned by Eric Clapton, the present Rolex 6202 was purchased by the current consignor in the exact sale held in 2003.
Designed to be used as a simplified chronograph version for timing events for up to an hour, it was promoted as being able to calculate the "Timing of a transatlantic telephone call, the rate of a machine, a patient's pulse, the speed of a train or the development of a film". Ref. 6202 can be regarded as the forefather of Rolex’s rotating bezel tool watches. It is credited as being their first serially-produced watch with this feature, a model that would ultimately evolve into several of the firm’s most celebrated series of sports watches.
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Condition report
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The condition of lots can vary widely and the nature of the lots sold means that they are unlikely to be in a perfect condition. Lots are sold in the condition they are in at the time of sale.
The present lot is in good overall condition. The dial is showing light signs of age, the lume plots appear to glow uniformly. The hands are showing signs of age and the hour hand center has degraded. The crystal is in fair overall condition, there are major cracks and scratches. The case is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the age of the watch. The bracelet is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the case. The last rivet on the 12 o clock section of the bracelet is broken and does not lock. The clasp is in good overall condition with signs of wear consistent with the case and bracelet. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.
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We thank you for your interest in the forthcoming sale. We remind you again that all property is sold “as is” and should be viewed personally by you or by your professional advisor before the sale to assess its condition
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ROLEX, TURN-O-GRAPH, STEEL, REF. 6202, FORMERLY OWNED BY ERIC CLAPTONEstimate: USD 20,000 - 40,000
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