Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Jul 25, 2023

LOT 35

REF.6098, PRE- EXPLORER “ BIG BUBBLE BACK” STEEL

EUR 5,000 - 7,000

USD 5,500 - 7,700 / HKD 42,600 - 60,000 / CHF 4,900 - 6,900

Very fine and rare stainless steel, self-winding wristwatch with center seconds.


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Grading System
Grade: AA

Very good
Case: 3-6-8

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched
Movement: 3-6-8*

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3-6-8-01

Good

Slightly oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Oyster Perpetual "Pre-Explorer''

Reference 6098

Year Circa 1952

Movement No. 22624

Case No. 725481

Material Stainless steel

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 775, 23 jewels

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Housed in a large case at the time of 36 mm, the reference 6098 is often referred to as the large bubbleback or Ovetonne because of its convex bottom, but also called pre-explorer because similar to the watches worn during expeditions on the Mount Everest.