New record set for reference 6062: Rolex smashes expectations at auction

Just when you thought the vintage watch market had seen it all, Rolex has done it again.

A yellow-gold Rolex reference 6062, complete with a glossy black dial and sparkling diamond hour markers, has just sold at Monaco Legend Group for an astonishing £4.6 million – making it the third most expensive Rolex ever sold.

This new record pushes past some serious competition, even toppling the legendary Bao Dai, to place the 6062 firmly among the most important watches ever made by Rolex.

How did this Rolex make the grade?

The 6062 is one of those watches that collectors whisper about. It’s a triple calendar with a moonphase display – a rare combination that makes it one of the few truly complicated models Rolex has ever produced.

Add to that a beautiful black dial with diamond indices, a yellow-gold case and bracelet, and you’ve got something really special. Only a handful of this configuration are known to exist, and this one was in exceptional condition.

Interestingly, this record wasn’t fuelled by fame or royal connections. There’s no Hollywood backstory here – just pure horological perfection. That’s exactly what drew bidders in.

Before the auction, estimates placed the watch at around £2.25 million, but spirited phone and in-room bidding quickly sent the price soaring well beyond that.

What it means for collectors

For collectors, this latest sale is a strong reminder that the vintage Rolex market still has surprises up its sleeve.

The fact that a watch without a celebrity owner can command such a staggering price shows that craftsmanship and rarity are still king. Of course, provenance always helps. Watches with famous pasts always attract big headlines. But this sale proves that under the right circumstances, a remarkable watch can speak entirely for itself.

Each new record also adds to Rolex’s mystique. Every sale like this ripples through the market, fuelling fresh enthusiasm for both vintage and modern models and reinforcing Rolex’s reputation as one of the most desirable (and collectible) brands in the world.

The other big hitters

Of course, Rolex has a long history of headline-grabbing auctions. In 2017, Paul Newman’s own Daytona ref. 6239 sold for a staggering $17.8 million (around £13.4 million) – still the most expensive wristwatch ever sold.

Then there’s the ‘Unicorn’ Daytona ref. 6265, the only known vintage Daytona crafted in white gold. That one achieved £4.4 million in 2018, cementing its place in Rolex folklore.

And let’s not forget the Bao Dai – another ref. 6062, once owned by the last emperor of Vietnam. It fetched around £3.7 million back in 2017, a record at the time. But it’s now been comfortably overtaken by this latest 6062.

Why it matters

This new record shows just how resilient and exciting the vintage Rolex market remains. Even in uncertain times, collectors are still willing to go the distance for the rarest and most beautiful examples.

It’s proof that Rolex’s magic lies in more than just its logo. Every model has a story… whether it belonged to an emperor, a film star, or simply exists as the pinnacle of Rolex engineering. Each one holds a little piece of history on the wrist.

And if this latest sale proves anything, it’s that Rolex continues to capture imaginations.

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