July Auction of Luxury Watches and Jewelry along with Fine Art and Antiques
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Live Auction
Lot 7616
Very Scarce Early Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 6298 Original Dial
Estimate: $10,000 - $15,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $100 |
| $5,000 | $250 |
| $10,000 | $500 |
| $50,000 | $1,000 |
| $100,000 | $5,000 |
HFA DT72140
- Described By: Mike NEEDD
- Title: Very Scarce Early Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubbleback 6298 Original Dial
- Description: Incredible timepiece! Its signed Swiss on the bottom, markers are a beautiful rose gold, the word explorer shock resisting and oyster perpetual are also visible under light. Make this yours today. Happy bidding!
- Serial: 97394
- Circa: 1939 or 1955
- Diameter: 34mm
- Lugtip to Lugtip: 45mm
- Thickness: 12mm
- Inside Lugs: 20mm
- Case Condition: Case shows light wear
- Case Metal: Stainless Steel
- Dial Condition: Dial has become slightly tropicalized
- All Words on Dial: See pics
- All Words on Case and Case Back: See pics
- Movement Running: Yes
- All Words on Movement: See pics
- Box and Papers: None
- Total Watch Weight: 41g
- Shipping In-House: Available
- Shipping Box Size: 18 x 13 x 3 in
- Shipping Weight: 2 lb 0 oz
Condition
Pre owned with minor wear. Crystal is clean no visible chips seen some very minute scuffs seen when looking closely. Dial has become slightly tropicalized looks very cool. Sides show very minor wear. Caseback shows light wear. Please see pics.
Available payment options
Many smaller items can be shipped, though if you do not see a shipping cost on your invoice, this means we are not able to facilitate in-house shipping for your purchase and we will provide contacts for a 3rd party partner to provide arrangements for pickup, packing and shipping.
