• automatic nickel lever movement, 18 jewels, adjusted to five positions • reprinted silvered dial, applied gilt star and dagger indexes, gilt alpha hands, outer ring calibrated for date with corresponding hand, apertures for day and month, fan-form aperture for moon-phases combined with constant seconds • 18k yellow gold case, screw-down crown, screw-down case back • case, dial and movement signed

The movement is running, however we recommend service soon. It is numbered N32624. The dial has been reprinted, however it has aged and discolored since it was done. There are some marks near 1, 4 and 11 oclock where the dial has aged around the star indexes. The case shows general wear with surface scuffs and evidence of polishing throughout. The gold stamp to the rear of the lower right lug is sharp. The inside of the case back is stamped 6062. The numbers between the lugs are rubbed and illegible at this point.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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Ref. 6062 is one of ⛄only two models that Rolex produced with moon-phases, the other model being Ref. 8171. The two models differ in their case construction, with the present model having a screw-down case back, rather than the snap back of Ref. 8171. Furthermore, Ref. 6ꦦ062 has a more pronounced tonneau rather than circular form.

Ref. 6062 is also well-known for the fact that some examples within the ♎reference, such as the present, bear gilt star indexes, complementing those on the moon-phase plate. The attractive an💮d unusual 'Star Dial' is highly sought after by collectors, and research suggests that these were produced in limited numbers.

It is interesting to note that t🎃he 'Super Oyster' crown on the present example was first introduced on Ref. 6062. Unlike earlier models with screw-down crowns, this design combined the ease of a pull-out crown with the water resistance associated with screw-down crowns.

Foꦬr a similar example, see Patrizzi, O., Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches, Vol. II, pp. 255 and 259. For more examples of Ref. 6062, see pp. 249-259 of the same text.