Rolex Oyster Chronograph

About this reference

The Rolex Oyster Chronograph reference 6036, part of the "Jean-Claude Killy" family, was produced between approximately 1950 and 1953. This reference is a triple calendar chronograph featuring an Oyster case with a screw-down crown and caseback, providing water resistance that distinguished it from earlier non-Oyster models. It is powered by the manual-wind Valjoux 72C movement, which displays the day, date, and month alongside chronograph functions. Collectors value the 6036 for its complex movement and the rarity of the stainless steel configuration compared to gold versions. Most examples feature a three-register dial with a date scale on the outer track. On the secondary market, stainless steel specimens typically command prices in the mid-to-high six-figure range. A notable auction result occurred in 2023 when a well-preserved steel 6036 sold for over $600,000, reflecting the high demand for original dials and unpolished cases.