Known by collectors as the Ovettone, the reference 6298 impresses by its large case size of 36 mm and its domed back further increasing its wrist presence. Launched by Rolex as prototypes for the future Explorer line, these early versions feature the world Explorer on the dial. Given to Mr Crossett in 1954 in recognition of his 25 years of service at Metropolitan stores, the watch has been kept in excellent all original condition as evidenced by its beautiful aged dial due to the original radium hands and indexes, its very well conserved case even with the original engraving “Rolex Oyster case” that is almost always erased through polishing.