!['BOMBAY' REF 6290 YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH FANCY LUGS AND BLUE ENAMEL DIAL CIRCA 1953 [勞力士6290型號「BOMBAY」黃金腕錶備藍色琺瑯錶盤，年份約1953]](https://dam.sothebys.com/dam/image/lot/fa009eb2-4676-4a5c-8a6b-49a9f0608e55/primary/extra_small)
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Rolex
'BOMBAY' REF 6290 YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH FANCY LUGS AND BLUE ENAMEL DIAL CIRCA 1953 [勞力士6290型號「BOMBAY」黃金腕錶備藍色琺瑯錶盤，年份約1953]
Auction Closed
November 11, 05:36 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
'BOMBAY' REF 6290
YELLOW GOLD WRISTWATCH WITH FANCY LUGS AND BLUE ENAMEL DIAL
CIRCA 1953
[勞力士6290型號「BOMBAY」黃金腕錶備藍色琺瑯錶盤，年份約1953]
Dial: blue enamel
Calibre: cal. 645 automatic, 19 jewels
Movement number: 24'376, F13'020
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down back
Case number: 975'509
Dimensions: 33 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Accessories: none
This Rolex is an exceptional piece. A reference 6290 with beautiful 'Bombay' case is already a beautiful vintage watch to be excited about, however, this example with its royal blue enamel dial goes beyond and above the top. The nickname 'Bombay' stems from the French word 'bombé', meaning 'rounded', which refers to the fancy curved form of the lugs. The term was later Americanised and resulted in the nickname 'Bombay'.
While the watch has been loved and worn by previous owners, it has been retained in attractive condition with beautiful case lines and the masterpiece, its blue enamel dial, appears as vibrant as ever.