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Rolex. An 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial
Lot 296

Rolex. An 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 6090, CIRCA 1955

Closed14 May 2012

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CHF 10,000

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Rolex. An 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, fancy lugs and black lacquer dial
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 6090, circa 1955
Cal. A.269 automatic movement, 19 jewels, black dial, applied luminous dagger numerals and luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, outer railway minute divisions, circular water-resistant-type case, fancy fluted lugs, screw back, screw down crown, associated 12K gold-filled bracelet, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. diam.

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The present watch, a Ref. 6090, is a fine example of the so-called "Bombé" references, French for "domed", referring to the unusual shape of the lugs of this model. Moreover, it stands out by its attractive black lacquer dial with gilt printing and its good overall condition.