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.
