Rolex - Oyster Perpetual - No reserve price - Bubbleback...

There are watches that simply mark the time and others that guard an entire era. When you hold in your hand this extraordinary Rolex Oyster Perpetual "Bubbleback" ref. 6015 from the early 1960s, you immediately feel the charm of the Gilded Age of Swiss watchmaking, the historical moment when Rolex was defining the very concept of the modern timepiece. We are not looking at an ordinary Bubbleback: this specimen hides details that make true vintage enthusiasts’ hearts race. The 10-karat yellow gold case (hallmarked 0.417) tells a fascinating story, that of the rare productions bespoke for the North American market of the era, today increasingly hard to find. To adorn the profile is the famed and sought-after "Rolex Super Oyster" crown with the Swiss cross — a historical testimony to Rolex engineering from the mid-century. But the real protagonist is the dial: an ivory surface that time has caressed, giving it a warm, authentic, and unrepeatable patina, on which all twelve applied yellow-gold Arabic numerals stand out and the subtly blued seconds hand flows smoothly thanks to the legendary chronometer-certified Perpetual automatic movement, housed in the characteristic egg-shaped case back. Wearing it means bringing to the wrist over seventy years of history and timeless elegance; winning it at auction means adding a rare, authentic piece with incomparable charisma to your collection. Year of production: approximately the 1960s Brand: Rolex Model: Oyster Perpetual "Bubbleback" Officially Certified Chronometer Reference: 6015 Serial: 699*** Winding: Automatic chronometer-certified (Rolex Perpetual Movement) Case material: 10 kt yellow gold (hallmarked 0.417 - 10K) Strap material: Original brown leather by Rolex Dial: White/ivory with vintage patina, yellow-gold applied Arabic numerals 1–12, gold hands with luminous inserts, central blued seconds hand Diameter: 32 mm (excluding crown) Crystal: Plexiglass Watch weight: 42.40 g Clasp: Gold-toned tang buckle (generic) Comes with GENERIC box, no original warranty. Shipping: Tracked and insured with DHL or FedEx Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility.

Estimation:€9,000

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