1950's Rolex Explorer "dress" Brevet 6298

[siennarider]

I am trying to find out more info on this watch. Can't seem to find one exactly like it online. I know it's rare as it was a prototype Explorer. Any more info out there? This one has a pinkish dial with the gold details, silver band and outside though. The stamp is Brevet 6298. Help! This picture isn't the greatest as my camera doesn't take pictures close-up very well but the watch is in good condition.

[alby.bda]

can you post more clear photos ?

[exploring]

Hi I have one just like yours. It looks to be the same as a watch auctioned at Christie's in 2009:

http://www.christies.com/LotFinder/l...jectID=5130488

It's very similar to the one Hillary wore on Everest, though his was probably a 6098 (renumbered as 6298) not marked "explorer" and had a triangle marker rather than a "12" at the the top position.

Read about it here:

http://rolexblog.blogspot.com/2008/1...d-hillary.html

and here:

http://images.google.com/imgres?imgu...26tbs%3Disch:1

Best!