107 Rolex Rare and Very Desirable, Turn-O-Graph Automatic Chronometer Wristwatch in Steel and Gold, With Box and Bulletin de Marche, Reference 6202

Estimate: €20,000 –⁠ 40,000

Model: Turn-O-Graph
Reference: 6202
Case Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold
Year: 1954
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 645
Case N°: 953749
Dimensions: 35 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Box and Bulletin de Marche

The Rolex Turn-O-Graph, reference 6202, is a significant model in the history of Rolex, marking the brand’s first attempt to introduce a rotating bezel into its design, preceding the iconic Submariner and GMT-Master models. Introduced in the early 1950s, the reference 6202 stands out as one of the earliest tool watches produced by Rolex, blending elegance with functionality, making it popular among divers, pilots, and military personnel alike. The Turn-O-Graph was marketed as a versatile watch capable of timing various activities, from diving to timing parking meters, thanks to its innovative rotating bezel. The present example of the Rolex Turn-O-Graph reference 6202 features a stainless steel and yellow-gold case, which measures approximately 35 mm in diameter. Its distinctive rotating bezel, crafted in yellow gold, is finely fluted and marked with five-minute increments, allowing for practical timekeeping functions. The watch’s dial is a clean silver color with applied yellow-gold hour markers, including Arabic numerals at 3, 6, 9, and 12 o’clock, and baton indexes for the remaining hours. One of the key features of the Turn-O-Graph 6202 is its “Officially Certified Chronometer” status, as indicated on the dial, attesting to its high level of precision. The watch also comes with its original box and the Bulletin de Marche, which further authenticate its status as a certified chronometer and add to its collectability.