3. The collection traces the evolution of the Rolex Oyster chronograph from its early days, including
several examples of the now-legendary (and almost impossible to get) Daytona, first seen in 1963. Examples include several with Paul Newman dials, one of which was originally owned by NASA astronaut Walter Cunningham, the Rolex Daytona Ref. 6239 NASA.
4. The Rolex Ref. 3525 Monoblocco Togliatti, given to the doctor who saved the life of Palmiro Togliatti, the Secretary General of the left-wing Italian PCI party from 1927 to 1964
and one of the founding fathers of post- fascist Italy. The engraving on the caseback bears this commemorative inscription: Palmiro Togliatti, al Dott. P. Biocca, riconoscente, 14- 7-1948 (Palmiro Togliatti to Dr. P. Biocca with gratitude). It is one of a kind.
5. The Independents section of the OAK collection exhibition was dedicated to two masters of the category: F.P. Journe and Kari Voutilainen. Francois-Paul Journe, whose motto is Invenit et Fecit , is one of the greatest watchmakers of all time. Here is his Tourbillon Souverain.
6. Kari Voutilainen is known for his beautiful flinqué enamel dials, with translucent enamel over engraved gold backgrounds. This one-of- a-kind piece was acquired by Getreide at the only watch auction for charity in Geneva.
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