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Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic Ref. 6234

Partially verified

This Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic, reference 6234, is a 1960s stainless steel gentleman’s wristwatch. The timepiece features a tonneau-shaped case, measuring 36 mm in diameter, constructed with three parts that are polished and brushed. The watch includes a screwed-down case back and crown, contributing to its water-resistant properties. It is fitted with a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet and clasp. The dial is matte silver, featuring painted black baton indexes and three auxiliary dials for the seconds, the 12-hour register, and the 30-minute register. The face is detailed with an outer blue tachometer graduation and a red telemeter scale. The watch utilizes 13-ligne, rhodium-plated movement with 17 jewels, a lever escapement, and a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring adjusted to three positions. The dial, case, and movement are signed by Rolex. The hands are steel Alpha style with radium coating.

Rolex Oyster Chronograph Ref. 6234 featuring a matte silver dial with red and blue graduated scales and a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.
Rolex Oyster Chronograph Ref. 6234 featuring a matte silver dial with red and blue graduated scales and a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet. — Antiquorum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
catalog.antiquorum.swiss
Category
Wristwatch · Chronograph wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
6234
Catalogue / lot identifier
254
Source-reported date
1960s
Source-reported place
Not established

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial

The watch features a 36 mm tonneau-shaped case fabricated from stainless steel. The construction is specified as a three-body design with a combination of polished and brushed surfaces. To facilitate water resistance, the piece is equipped with a screw-down crown and a screw-down case back. The case is paired with a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet.

The dial is finished in matte silver and utilizes painted black baton indexes for the hour markers. Auxiliary registers are present for the 12-hour and 30-minute functions, alongside a sub-dial for constant seconds. The dial face provides measurement scales, specifically an outer blue tachometer graduation and a concentric telemeter scale marked in red numerals. Time and chronographic data are displayed via steel Alpha hands which feature a radium coating.

Evidence for this section
  • “tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel”
  • “C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.”
  • “D. matte silver with black painted bâton indexes”
  • “outer painted blue tachometer graduation, concentric, in red numerals, the telemeter scale.”

Movement and Mechanics

The internal mechanism is a 13-ligne movement with a rhodium-plated finish. The caliber operates using a lever escapement and includes 17 jewels. It is regulated by a monometallic balance paired with a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. The movement has been adjusted to three positions.

Functionality is managed through round-button chronograph pushers on the exterior of the case. The movement is signed by Rolex, consistent with the signatures found on the dial and the case back.

Evidence for this section
  • “M. 13 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, 3 adjustments, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.”
  • “Dial, case and movement signed.”
  • “round button chronograph”

Condition and Attribution

The auction house provides a grading system for the condition of the watch, assigning specific scores to the major components. The case is graded between 4 and 6, and the movement is similarly graded between 4 and 6. The dial is given a separate grade of 4-22-01.

The object is attributed to the 1960s. The authentication is supported by the signature of the brand appearing on the dial, the case, and the movement.

Evidence for this section
  • “Grading System Grade: A Good Case: 4 - 6 Movement: 4 - 6* Dial: 4 - 22 - 01”
  • “Rolex "Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic", Ref. 6234, 1960's.”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific production year of this watch based on the serial number?
  • Are the radium-coated hands original to the production of this specific reference 6234?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic Ref. 6234
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference6234“Ref. 6234”
Case typeTonneau-shaped, three-body“C. three-body, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown.”
Movement13 ligne rhodium-plated, 17 jewels“M. 13 ''' rhodium-plated, 17 jewels”
Dial scalesTachometer and telemeter“outer painted blue tachometer graduation, concentric, in red numerals, the telemeter scale.”
HandsAlpha radium-coated steel“Alpha" radium-coated steel hands.”
Adjustments3“3 adjustments”
BraceletStainless steel Jubilé“stainless steel Jubilé bracelet and clasp.”

Visible details

  • Screwed-down crown and two round chronograph pushers
  • Three-link style stainless steel Jubilé bracelet
  • Matte silver dial with red telemeter and blue tachometer scales
  • Three auxiliary registers located at 3, 6, and 9 o'clock

Research qualifications

  • The exact year of manufacture within the 1960s is not specified
  • The source does not indicate the exact material of the bracelet links beyond 'stainless steel'

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Rolex "Oyster Chronograph Antimagnetic", Ref. 6234, 1960's.Fine tonneau-shaped, water-resistant, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and telemeter, with a stainless steel Jubilé bracelet and clasp.

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 69c8d6938d

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