Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 40

ROLEX REF. 6090 ?BOMBAY? HONEYCOMB DIAL YELLOW GOLD Rolex, ?Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer,? case No. 759140, Ref. 6090 . Made in 1951. Very fine and rare, center seconds, selfwinding, water resistant, 14K yellow gold wristwatch. To be sold without reserve

CHF 2,000 - 4,000

USD 2,200 - 4,300 / EUR 1,700 - 3,300

Sold: CHF 1,875

C. Three body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down Super-Oyster crown, lapidated concave lugs. D. Ivory color honeycomb with applied faceted yellow gold dart indexes and luminous dots, outer minute/seconds track. Luminous yellow gold dauphine hands. M. Cal A.260, rhodium-plated, fausses cotes decoration, 19 jewels, straightline lever escapement, Superbalance, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 34 mm. Thickness 13 mm.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good

Case: 3

Good

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-13-55-01

Good

Slightly damaged

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original