Rolex Chronograph 6032

Reference 6032 is a rare manual-wind chronograph from the early 1950s, distinguished by its non-Oyster, snap-on case back, which resulted in a slimmer case profile. Typically found in 18k gold, the case measures approximately 35-36mm and features pump pushers. It is powered by the Valjoux 23 manual-wind movement, a two-register caliber. The significance of the 6032 is its elegant, dress-watch-like execution of a chronograph, differing from the more robust Oyster-cased models and representing a different branch of Rolex’s chronograph design from the era.