Rolex “Two-Tone 6202” Turn-O-Graph

Description

Up for grabs is an exceptional and rare Rolex Turn-O-Graph, reference 6202, circa 1953.  The Turn-O-Graph has achieved legendary status in the vintage Rolex world as the pre-cursor to the mighty Submariner, and the first watch to feature a rotating bezel by the brand.  Clearly the design influence for the Submariner, the Turn-O-Graph was produced with a similar waterproof case for diving, and made in a smaller size, coming in at 36mm.  This particular Turn-O-Graph is a rare variant, produced in two-tone steel and gold, fitted with a white honeycomb dial and applied gold markers.

This particular Rolex Turn-O-Graph is in excellent vintage condition.  The case appears unpolished, with normal wear, still reading “Modele Depose” on the caseback.  The dial is very well-preserved, with no chips or scratches, aged to a lovely cream color.  The original “red triangle” bezel insert is in nice condition, showing minor wear from use.

The watch is fitted on a later Rolex rivet 7206 bracelet with 58 endlinks, dated to 1964, with 11 full links and light stretch.  Please Note: this bracelet was modified to two-tone, as this bracelet never originally came in two-tone; while not original, it is very cool!