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Lot 97 · Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman

Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6085, Circa 1940

Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch

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Estimate
£1,200–£1,800 hammer ≈ $1,490–$2,235
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman, London, Knightsbridge · 21 February 2017
Record ID
TB-2026-1527939
Record
first seen 23 Jul 2026 · updated 23 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6085, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 21 Feb 2017, lot 97. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1527939.

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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6085, Circa 1940. Bonhams, 21 Feb 2017, lot 97. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-1527939.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches including the Collection of a European Nobleman · Feb 2017

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1770 Paul Plodterl. A gilt metal key wind pair case pocket watch £800–£1,200
Circa 1800 Ph. Terrot & Fazy. A gilt, diamond and painted key wind pair case pocket watch £500–£700
Circa 1750 £1,200–£1,800
Circa 1840 £500–£700
Circa 1840 An 18K gold key wind open face pocket watch £500–£700 upcoming
Circa 1830 Foulon á Nantes. An 18K gold key wind open face quarter repeating pocket watch £1,000–£1,500

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6084, Circa 1952 $3,232 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6084, Circa 1950 Bonhams, Sep 2020
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960 Bonhams, May 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6285, Circa 1954 Bonhams, Sep 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1012, 1960's Bonhams, May 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Air-King, Ref: 5500, Circa 1971 Bonhams, Nov 2022
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 5050, c.1950s Bonhams, Jun 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1005, London Import mark for 1973 Bonhams, Feb 2024

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