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Rolex Oyster Perpetual Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 6062

Name: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 6062
SKU: 6062

1950-1953, 6062

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A Rolex ref. 6062 'Stelline' in stainless steel and 18-carat yellow gold, produced between 1950 and 1953. Among the rarest of all vintage Rolex references, the 6062 remains the brand's only serially produced triple calendar with moonphase, a complexity never revisited in the modern era.

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Collector Notes

The ref. 6062 occupies a unique position in the Rolex canon. Introduced circa 1950, it represents the marque's sole foray into moonphase complications during the Oyster era, produced in minuscule numbers over a three-year period before being quietly discontinued. Fewer than 500 examples are believed to have been made across all metal combinations, with the steel-and-gold variant among the scarcest configurations.

Beneath the dial lies the automatic Cal. 740, a modified Valjoux ebauche finished and adjusted to chronometer standards by Rolex. The movement operates at 18,000 vph and incorporates day and date discs, month indication via a subsidiary register, and a 59-tooth moonphase wheel providing accuracy to within one day every 122 years. The calibre's 17 jewels and Breguet overcoil hairspring speak to the era's watchmaking conventions.

Collectors refer to this reference by the sobriquet 'Stelline', after the star-tipped hour indices that distinguish it from its closest sibling, the ref. 8171. Where the 8171 featured Arabic and baton markers, the 6062 adopted a more refined aesthetic vocabulary. The applied gold stars at each hour, paired with dauphine hands and a sector-style outermost track, lend the dial an architectural clarity that has aged remarkably well.

Culturally, the 6062 arrived during Rolex's post-war expansion, when the firm briefly entertained complications beyond the perpetual rotor and date. The model was never aggressively marketed, appearing instead in select retailers' windows for discerning clients. Its commercial failure, buyers in the early 1950s favoured simpler tool watches, ensured its rarity today. Auction records have climbed steadily since the mid-2000s, with the steel-and-gold variant commanding significant premiums over mono-metal examples.

For the collector, the 6062 represents both a technical anomaly and a reminder of paths not taken. Rolex would abandon complications of this sort, pivoting instead toward the professional line that defined the brand's second half-century. The Submariner, GMT-Master, and Daytona followed; the moonphase did not. That single-generation experiment makes the 6062 among the most historically significant references in the pre-Explorer catalogue.

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Model:: Rolex Oyster Perpetual Triple Date Moonphase Ref. 6062
Movement:: Automatic
Functions:: date, day, month, moonphase, hours, minutes, centre seconds
Features:: *Star-tipped hour indices distinguish the 6062 from its sibling references*, a design detail that earned the model its 'Stelline' nickname among collectors and auction houses. The two-tone configuration pairs a stainless steel case with 18-carat yellow gold bezel, crown, and bracelet centre links.
Case:: Stainless steel and gold, 36mm
Dial:: Silver/Champagne
Bracelet:: Stainless steel bracelet

The watch presents in what appears to be honest, unrestored condition consistent with its age. Surface wear to the case flanks and lugs suggests regular use over the decades, though the proportions remain crisp and free from heavy polishing in our view. The dial exhibits a warm, even patina across its silvered surface, with the printed outer track and applied star indices intact. Some oxidation is visible on the day and month discs when viewed under magnification, a common trait in Valjoux-based calendar movements of this vintage. The moonphase disc retains its original paint, though minor flaking at the periphery is noted. Hands appear correct for the reference, showing age-appropriate toning. The case back gasket and crystal would benefit from service attention prior to regular wear.

The watch is offered without its original box or papers, as is frequently the case with Rolex complications from the early 1950s. Provenance traces to a European collection, though specific ownership history prior to the 1990s remains undocumented. Service records, if any exist, do not accompany the lot.

Frequently asked

What is the reference number?

The reference number is 6062.

What year is this watch?

This piece dates to 1950-1953.

What is the case size?

The stainless steel and gold case measures 36mm in diameter.

What movement does it have?

Automatic

What bracelet or strap comes with it?

Stainless steel bracelet

Does it come with box and papers?

Please enquire for the full set details.

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