2866 - Rolex, rare Oyster with calendar and chronograph, ca. 1954.

Rolex, rare Oyster with calendar and chronograph, ca. 1954. 18K rose gold. Diameter 36 mm. Certificate: 6036 Provenance: 993752, well-preserved Oyster case, case back engraved “Registered Design, Modele Depose” Exhibited: White dial with blue date track, day and month windows at 12 o’clock with signature below, applied hour markers and Rolex crown, gold hands, minute counter at 3 o’clock, hour counter at 6 o’clock, and small seconds at 9 o’clock Exhibited: Manual-winding chronograph movement with calendar, Breguet balance spring, cal. 72C, 17 jewels Literature: Crocodile leather strap with yellow-gold pin buckle None The Rolex 6036, also known by the nickname “Jean-Claude Killy,” is an iconic watch from the 1950s. This rare model, of which only a few hundred were produced, belongs to Rolex’s triple-calendar chronograph series and features date, day, month, and chronograph functions. The Rolex 6036 is prized for its elegance and technical complexity, embodying the Swiss brand’s expertise and innovative spirit. Highly sought-after among collectors, its reputation was further enhanced by three-time Olympic alpine skiing champion Jean-Claude Killy, from whom it takes its nickname.