Lot Essay
The present watch is an appealing version of reference 6098 cased in 18K gold as opposed to the more common stainless steel. More importantly it is fitted with the charming honeycomb dial and highlighted with the sought after star-shaped numerals, more commonly associated with the celebrated reference 6062.
Launched in the early 1950s, reference 6098 was available mainly in stainless steel and is often referred to as the large bubble back without date. Being the largest, hence most practical and readable of all models in production at the time, it is well understandable that Rolex chose this reference for further development of a robust watch. It is therefore by no surprise that Rolex lent a group of some 30 watches of reference 6098 to several Everest expeditions, all equipped with high-contrast luminous black dials.
Launched in the early 1950s, reference 6098 was available mainly in stainless steel and is often referred to as the large bubble back without date. Being the largest, hence most practical and readable of all models in production at the time, it is well understandable that Rolex chose this reference for further development of a robust watch. It is therefore by no surprise that Rolex lent a group of some 30 watches of reference 6098 to several Everest expeditions, all equipped with high-contrast luminous black dials.