Geneva, May 14, 2023

LOT 140

ROLEX, REF. 6098, OYSTER PERPETUAL, "BIG BUBBLEBACK", STEEL

CHF 5,000 - 8,000

EUR 5,100 - 8,200 / USD 5,700 - 9,100 / HKD 44,200 - 71,000

Sold: CHF 8,125

A very fine and very rare, self-winding, stainless steel wristwatch


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-55-01-05

Very good

Slightly oxidized

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

HANDS Luminous material reapplied

Brand Rolex, Switzerland

Model Oyster Perpetual Precision

Reference 6098

Year 1952

Case No. 726447

Diameter 36 mm.

Caliber 13 1/2'''

Signature Dial, case and movement signed

Notes

Housed in a large at the time case of 36 mm, the reference 6098 is often referred to as the big bubbleback or Ovetonne due its convex caseback. This example has been preserved in excellent overall condition still showing a thick case and a beautiful original dial.

Provenance

Property of a Swiss collector