Condition: Used (Good) – Moderate wear from regular use, including scratches or minor dents. Bracelet may be stretched. Engravings may show wear. May have been lightly polished. Please see photos.
Condition Notes: Custom bezel, the bracelet is from 1972 not from the 50's, engraving on the caseback indicate that the watch was serviced in 1973, the serial number on the case is almost fully worn away due to age, inside of the case back is stamped 1953 indicating that the case was manufactured in that year
Indexes: Triangle, circle, and rectangular hour markers
Hands: Mercedes-style hands
Details: Five lines of text with “Turn-O-Graph” printed above “Officially Certified Chronometer”
About the Vintage Rolex Turn-O-Graph – Ref. 6202 (Stainless Steel / Gilt Dial / 36mm):
The Rolex Turn-O-Graph ref. 6202 holds an important place in the brand’s history as the first Rolex model to feature a rotating bezel, laying the foundation for future tool watches like the Submariner and GMT-Master. Introduced in the early 1950s, it marked the beginning of Rolex’s expansion into purpose-built professional watches.
This early reference showcases classic vintage traits such as a gilt-style dial, distinctive hour marker layout, and a fully graduated bezel design. Notably, this example is the only known 6202 configuration featuring five lines of text on the dial, including “Turn-O-Graph” printed above “Officially Certified Chronometer,” adding to its rarity and collectability. With its historical significance and limited production, the 6202 remains a highly collectible piece that represents the origins of Rolex’s iconic tool watch lineage.
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