Dial detail of a Rolex triple date moonphase in steel and gold with silvered dial and blue moon indicator.

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Rolex Ref. 6062 Triple Date Moonphase Steel & Gold

Name: Rolex Ref. 6062 Triple Date Moonphase Steel & Gold
SKU: 6062

1950-1953, 6062

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A Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6062 in steel and gold, produced between 1950 and 1953, representing one of the brand's rarest and most sought-after complications. Among the earliest serially produced moonphase calendar wristwatches from Rolex, the 6062 stands as a landmark reference for collectors of complicated vintage sport watches.

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Collector Notes

The ref. 6062 occupies a singular position in Rolex history. Introduced in the early 1950s alongside its all-gold sibling, the ref. 8171, it brought triple calendar and moonphase complications into the Oyster case, marrying the brand's patented water resistance with mechanical sophistication rarely seen in its catalogues. Fewer than 500 examples are believed to have been produced across all metals, making the 6062 one of the scarcest serially manufactured Rolex references.

The 36mm Oyster case in steel and gold, known to collectors as a 'Rolesor' configuration, combines robustness with restrained elegance. The screw-down case back and Twinlock crown provide a sealed environment for the manually wound Rolex Cal. 14¼ SCQ movement, a 15-jewel mechanism derived from the Venus 14 SC ebauche. The moonphase disc at 6 o'clock, paired with outer date track and twin apertures for day and month, creates a classical, balanced dial architecture that distinguishes the 6062 from the brand's more familiar tool watches.

Cultural significance accrued gradually. In the early 1950s, calendar complications were largely the preserve of dress watchmaking; Rolex embedded them in a waterproof case, anticipating a collector appetite for functional elegance. The 6062 predates the brand's pivot toward sport models like the Submariner and GMT-Master, offering a glimpse of an alternate trajectory for Rolex, one focused on classical complications rather than tool watch utility.

Today, the ref. 6062 is recognised as a blue-chip collector's piece, regularly appearing at auction with strong results. Examples in steel and gold are particularly prized for their versatility and relative rarity compared to all-gold variants. The reference's scarcity, combined with its place at the intersection of Rolex's technical and aesthetic evolution, ensures sustained interest among serious collectors of mid-century horology.

Specifications

Closer look

Model:: Rolex Ref. 6062 Triple Date Moonphase Steel & Gold
Movement:: Automatic
Functions:: date, day, month, moonphase, hours, minutes, centre seconds
Features:: *Triple calendar with moonphase complication in a waterproof Oyster case, a vanishingly rare configuration for Rolex* and one of fewer than 500 examples believed produced across all metals during the early 1950s.
Case:: Stainless steel and yellow gold, 36mm
Dial:: Silver
Bracelet:: Stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Without access to the physical watch, comprehensive condition assessment is not possible. Prospective buyers should verify the authenticity of the dial, hands, and moonphase disc, all of which are frequently replaced or refinished. The Cal. 14¼ SCQ movement, being manually wound and susceptible to wear in its calendar mechanism, should be inspected by a competent watchmaker. Case condition, lug profiles, and evidence of polishing merit careful examination, as over-restoration diminishes collector value. In our view, originality of components takes precedence over cosmetic perfection in a reference of this importance.

This example is offered without its original box or papers. Period Rolex documentation and packaging for the ref. 6062 are exceptionally rare and, when present, materially enhance provenance and value. The absence of archive papers leaves production details, including original dial configuration and delivery market, unverified, though Rolex Heritage Department extracts may be obtainable for examples with intact serial numbers.

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 yellow gold case measures 36mm in diameter.

What movement does it have?

Automatic

What bracelet or strap comes with it?

Stainless steel Oyster bracelet

Does it come with box and papers?

Please enquire for the full set details.

What is the condition?

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