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Lot 52 · Watches and Wristwatches

Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960

Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch

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Estimate
£3,000–£4,000 hammer ≈ $3,631–$4,841
Result
Performance
Sale
Bonhams — Watches and Wristwatches, London, Knightsbridge · 22 February 2023
Record ID
TB-2026-516684
Record
first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960. Bonhams, 22 Feb 2023, lot 52. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-516684.

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Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch, Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960. Bonhams, 22 Feb 2023, lot 52. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-516684.

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From the same sale Watches and Wristwatches · Feb 2023

LotArtistEstimateResult
Circa 1770 L'epine, A Paris. A Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch With Enamel Portrait Miniature £1,000–£1,500
Circa 1770 and later L'epine, A Paris. A Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £800–£1,200
Circa 1780 L'epine, A Paris. A Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £800–£1,200
Circa 1790 A Continental Gold Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £700–£900
London Hallmark for 1805 George Prior, London. A Silver Key Wind Pair Case Pocket Watch Made For The Turkish Market £600–£800
Circa 1830 A Continental Gold And Seed Pearl Key Wind Open Face Pocket Watch £1,200–£1,800

Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band

ArtistLotvs. estimateResult USD, incl. premiumSale
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1012, 1960's $4,781 Bonhams, May 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay', Ref: 6090, Circa 1960 Bonhams, May 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 1005, London Import mark for 1973 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6084, Circa 1950 Bonhams, Sep 2020
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6565/6567, Purchased 1 August, 1959 Bonhams, Apr 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6084, Circa 1952 Bonhams, Feb 2024
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref: 6285, Circa 1954 Bonhams, Sep 2023
Rolex. A 9k Gold Automatic Wristwatch Oyster Perpetual, Ref:6569, Case No.446820, Movement No.8576 Bonhams, Jun 2015

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