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The Dark Star’ — What makes this Rolex ref. 6062 ‘Stelline’ the experts’ most wanted?
The yellow gold case of this 1952 Rolex — offered on 6 December — has acquired a remarkable patina with age. Yet for horologist Dr. Andrew Hildreth and Christie’s specialist Rebecca Ross, it is just one of many stellar qualities that make it the most highly prized watch of the seasonwww.christies.com
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The Dark Star ...
The Dark Star’ — What makes this Rolex ref. 6062 ‘Stelline’ the experts’ most wanted? The yellow gold case of this 1952 Rolex — offered on 6 December — has acquired a remarkable patina with age. Yet for horologist Dr. Andrew Hildreth and Christie’s specia...
No need to put it for auction...
i’ll take it 😉 easily and gladly now immediately on the spot right away 🤪🤪🤪
Last sold in 2011 for $542,500. Double, triple your money in 7 years?
Lots of questions for the science people and the vintage people..... Can someone explain to me what needs to happen for yellow gold to end up like this. And, how random is the outcome? If really random then this watch case got really lucky as I can't thin...
This looks like it was burnt, not patina in general, we get this kind of look in orders and medals collecting a lot with gold thats been through house fires :( [nt]
Would be interesting to see the caseback and what the extent is there.
Christies state the patina is due to the watch been unworn (most likely). Part of my question above is whether or not this is a logical answer, and supported by science.
The case back is mostly still yellow gold, with a nice ring of patina around the outer edge.
This reminds me of those Cartier Must de Tank watches
Where the vermeil plating would patina to a blue/purple/brown over time. I used to think it was due to contact with wearer and whatever they put on their skin, but many claim it happens while in storage. Of course, with the Dark Star, this has gone to the...