Rolex. An Extremely Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Bracelet and Blue Enamel Dial
Rolex. An Extremely Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Bracelet and Blue Enamel Dial

Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6290, Case No. 975'509, Circa 1953

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Rolex. An Extremely Rare and Attractive 18k Gold Automatic Wristwatch with Center Seconds, Bracelet and Blue Enamel Dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6290, Case No. 975'509, Circa 1953
Movement: Automatic, 2 jewels
Dial: Blue enamel, square and baton numerals, center seconds
Case: 18k gold, fluted lugs, screw back, screw down crown, inside case back stamped 6209, 33mm diam.
Bracelet/Clasp: Rolex Oyster 18k gold bracelet and deployant clasp, stamped 52 1, overall approximate length 8 inches

Lot Essay

Known amongst Rolex collectors as the 'Bombay', the reference 6290 has a very attractive case design with its fluted lugs that curve so elegantly from the circular case. The case design is exceedingly rare, although it is the exquisite blue enamel dial that allows this watch to be one of the few Rolex wristwatches with enamel dial that has come to market in recent history.

The dial is nothing short of stunning, especially set with faceted gold applied hour markers, which glisten in the light against the royal blue enamel. The champagne chapter ring which surrounds the edge is laid with gilt dot minute markers which adds a further element of sophistication. The deep blue color seems to change in the light, sometimes a bolder hue than others which is simply mesmerizing.

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