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

Rolex, extremely rare large Oyster Precision, 1952. Stainless steel. Diameter 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 balance spring, 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-based manufacturer. Production lasted only a few days. All case numbers begin with 866xxx. Fewer than ten examples have been offered publicly to date. 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 total amount but will be refunded to purchasers upon presentation of a validly stamped export declaration.