SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 6098, CASE NO. 970'761, CIRCA 1953

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Rolex. A fine stainless steel automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, ref. 6098, case no. 970'761, circa 1953
Cal. A296 automatic movement, 2 jewels, white matte dial, applied dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, tonneau-shaped water-resistant type case, screw back, Super Oyster Rolex crown, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Reference 6098 was available both in stainless steel and gold. Being the largest, hence most practical and readable of all models in production around 1950, 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.

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