The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 287
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Officially Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6090, 1950's.Very fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with leather strap and 18K pink gold Rolex buckle.
CHF 5,000 - 6,000
Sold: CHF 6,325
C. three body, massive, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, twisted lugs. D. "guilloché" matt silver with applied pink gold indexes. "Dauphine" pink gold hands. M. 9 3/4''', rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 34 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 4 - 23 - 01 |
Notes
Ref. 6090Produced in the 1950's, as follows: 18K gold, 14K gold.This wristwatch is very similar to the Bombay model made by Rolex, though bearing other reference numbers. The fancy twisted lugs of this watch make it very attractive.Similar watches are published in Collezionare Orologi da Polso Rolex, 1998 Edition, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, Genova, pp. 146 and 286.