Most expensive Rolex ever sells for $5.1 million

Rolex Ref. 6062 ‘Bao Dai,’ most expensive Rolex ever, sells for $5.1 million.

The Rolex Ref 6062 ‘Bao Dai’ sold at an auction for US $5.06 million.

The unique Rolex Reference 6062, “Bao Dai” (Keeper of Greatness), considered by the collectors as being among the most valuable Rolexes ever made.

Manufacturer: Rolex
Year: 1952
Reference No: 6062
Movement No: N32’589
Case No: 916’366
Model Name: “Bao Dai”
Material: 18K yellow gold
Calibre: Automatic, cal. 9 3/4”’, 18 jewels
Bracelet/Strap: 18K yellow gold “Jubilee” bracelet, max length 220mm. Further accompanied by a leather strap.
Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold deployant clasp, stamped 2-53
Dimensions: 36mm. Diameter
Signed: Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed
Provenance: Phillips, de Pury & Luxembourg, Geneva, November 18, 2002

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