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1950's Rolex Oyster Perpetual "BOMBE" Vintage Mens Ref. 6593 Watch - 14K Gold

$7,119
£5,397.18
€6,221.52
CA$10,025.97
A$11,118.06
CHF 5,841.71
MX$135,843.78
NOK 73,087.82
SEK 68,605.41
DKK 46,444.88

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1950's ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL "BOMBE" Vintage Mens Ref. 6593 Watch - 14K Gold Classic & Uncommon Model - All Original - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this incredibly classy and elegant Certified Pre-Owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6593. It is an uncommon reference which presents beautifully in gold. Not seen as often as the 6090 and other similar references, its gorgeous case and luxurious champagne dial give it a really elegant classic style. It's a watch that is perfectly at home being worn everyday or only for special occasions and clearly demonstrates the qualities associated with Rolex watches: precision, reliability, durability, and class. The centerpiece of the watch are its desirable "Bombe" or 'Bombay" lugs. They bring another added dimension of distinctiveness to the watch and really added a touch of extra class to Rolex's mid-century Oyster line. Powering it is its renowned Caliber 1030 "perpetual" automatic movement with butterfly rotor used in a few early Explorer and Submariner models, as well as Oyster Perpertuals. It was officially certified as a chronometer. It has all of its original parts down to the watch's original buckle and is in pleasing condition. Our photos couldn't do it justice. Its case shows only light wear and only fairly light signs of previous polishing. Its gorgeous bezel has never been polished - it retains perfectly crisp fluting. Its original dial is in excellent condition. It is clean with only light aging. The luminous has normal toning and has mostly been removed. The combination of the 14K gold bombe case with champagne dial make for a really striking and elegant look. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing new gaskets, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a brand new Rolex in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new lizard strap and the watch's original Rolex buckle making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Model: Reference 6593, Oyster Perpetual Serial no.: Unknown Year made: c. 1950 Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Case material: 14K gold Case condition: It has only light wear and shows only fairly light previous signs of previous polishing. Its gorgeous bezel has never been polished - it retains perfectly crisp fluting. . On the wrist it presents beautifully. Dimensions: 33mm wide (without crown), 40mm long lug tip-to-tip Dial: Champagne, applied gold faceted baton indexes, luminous dots, outer minute/seconds divisions, original, clean with only light aging. The luminous has normal toning which matches the hands and has mostly been removed. Hands: Original, gold, luminous "batons", moderately aged - please inquire if you would like new luminous in the hands Movement type: Cal. 1030, rhodium plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring Band: Teju lizard, remborde, brand new and unworn, fitted with watch's original gold plated Rolex buckle Width between lugs: 19mm Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition Servicing: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, installing new gaskets, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running very strong and true, keeping time essentially on par with a brand new Rolex in our testing recording position. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9391
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Height: 1.58 in (40 mm)Width: 1.3 in (33 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1955
  • Condition:
    Its case shows only light wear and only fairly light signs of previous polishing. Its gorgeous bezel has never been polished - it retains perfectly crisp fluting. Its original dial is in excellent condition. It is clean with only light aging.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 93911stDibs: LU4333227262152

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