Rolex 6098

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Condition: Good
Year of Production: 1953
Case Size: 36mm
Case Material: 18k yellow gold
Dial Color: Champagne
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: No
Papers: Yes
Location: United States
Description

Rolex, Extremely Rare Ref. 6098 "Stelline" Honeycomb Dial, Oyster "Pre-Explorer", 18k Gold, With Papers, Circa 1953

Case: 36 mm, 18k gold, three body case, with screw down caseback, No. 919045 Dial: honeycomb, with applied luminous star hour markers and luminous triangles, gold Dauphine hands Movement: Rolex, Cal. A.296, self-winding, gilt finish, 18 jewels, chronometer, H 90430 Band: leather strap, original Rolex 14k gold buckle Signed: Rolex on the dial, case, movement and buckle Consigned by the family of the original owner, this timepiece is accompanied by the original, numbered guarantee six page booklet, the numbered chronometer sheet, and the Bureaux Officiels report. Rolex Ref. 6098, also known as the "big bubbleback" and "pre-explorer", has been appreciated by vintage Rolex collectors for its size and appearance. Having been born in the 1950's, which was such an experimental time for Rolex, the reference offered an array interesting dial variation. None more exclusive and desirable as the honeycomb "Stelline" dial. Another interesting production difference between "Stelline" 6098's from standard dial variations is the gilt finished movement, as well as the horizontal and vertical double signature on the inside case back.

Collectible Features |Rolex 6098

Discover all the different variants of this specific reference that can enhance, or limit, this watch's value and collectability.
Gilt Dial
Dial with gold-colored text and markers. Common in older, vintage models. Adds value due to vintage appeal and aesthetics.
Serpico y Laino
Dials co-branded with the name of a famous Rolex retailer in Venezuela.
Bubbleback
Refers to the rounded caseback of certain early automatic Rolex watches.

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