2864 - Rolex, extremely rare large Oyster Precision, 1952.

Rolex, extremely rare large Oyster Precision, 1952. Stainless steel. D 36.5 mm. Certificate: 6024 Provenance: 866792, large Oyster case with original Super Oyster crown Exhibited: Silvered dial with luminous dots and luminous hands, signed ‘Rolex Oyster Precision’ Exhibited: Rolex manual-winding movement no. 19160 with patented Superbalance, Breguet hairspring and central seconds, 17 jewels Literature: Riveted flexible steel expanding bracelet by Gay Frères with folding clasp, wrist circumference approx. 18 cm Original Rolex box Rolex reference 6024 is probably the rarest steel Oyster variant ever produced by the Geneva manufacture. Production lasted only a few days. All case numbers begin with 866xxx. Fewer than ten examples have so far been offered publicly. These watches were originally supplied with leather straps; the owner subsequently fitted a riveted, flexible Gay Frères steel bracelet. * The full tax is charged on this item marked *, i.e. VAT is charged on the sum will be refunded to Purchasers providing a validly stamped export declaration.