Rolex Chronometre Watch, Reference 6294, 18K Yellow Gold, Silver Dial, Manual Wind

A vintage Rolex Chronometre, reference 6294, in an 18K yellow gold case with a silver dial, Arabic numerals at 10, 12, 2, 4 and 6, and a hand-wound movement, on a brown leather strap.

The Piece

Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and it made small gold wristwatches in many case shapes long before the Oyster.

Reference 6294 is a round dress watch in 18K yellow gold, with a silver dial signed Rolex Chronometre, Arabic numerals at 10, 12, 2, 4 and 6 and slim baton markers between them, and a seconds hand with a long counterbalance. The case back is smooth and is stamped with the Rolex crown and the 750 gold mark.

The dial and hands show age and some damage, and the case, bezel and crystal are scratched. The strap is new and the buckle is the original 18K gold buckle. The photographs show the case back opened and the movement. The watch was not serviced by the previous owner, and it is offered as a vintage piece with its wear visible.

Details

• Maker: Rolex
• Model: Chronometre, reference 6294
• Material: 18K yellow gold case, with 750 stamped inside the case back; silver dial; brown leather strap with an 18K gold buckle
• Movement: Manual wind; 18,000 vibrations an hour
• Measurements: Case 34 mm (1.34 in) excluding crown; lug width 18 mm (0.71 in); strap length about 19.5 cm (7.7 in)
• Water resistance: Not stated
• Colour: Yellow gold; silver dial; brown strap
• Included: Watch only, without box or papers

Condition

• Grade B in Japan: fair, with scratches to the case, bezel and crystal, and ageing and damage to the dial and hands; the strap is new.

Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.

Authenticity & Care

Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Every sale is final; please ask anything before you buy, and see our published policy.