1959 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Bombay' Reference 6593
Why This Watch Matters
This Oyster Perpetual with near-perfect dial features unusual "Bombay" lugs that turn this sporty Rolex into quite the elegant dress watch.
The Full Story
This Rolex reference 6593 gets its name from the French word bombé, which means rounded or convex, and was originally used to describe the accentuated lugs. The term was later Americanized and the lugs are now nicknamed “Bombay.” These watches are very hard to come by, especially in such good condition. This 14k yellow-gold example features a fluted bezel and arrowhead indexes. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly small 33 mm case size – it wears big on the wrist due to the long and curved nature of the lugs. With overall good patina, this might be the perfect dress watch.
The Fine Print
Maker: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 6593
Year: 1959
Case No: 435XXX
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Dimensions: 33 mm diameter; 12 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No
Lume: Yes
Caliber: Caliber 1030 automatic-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Natural Unlined Shell Cordovan Strap (not available in 19 mm in the Shop)
Lug Width: 19 mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This Rolex is in outstanding condition, exhibiting both a fat case (the lugs are pronounced and you can see the engravings) and a perfect dial with no blemishes, something truly admirable after almost 60 years. The lume remains incredible, with all lume dots present and exhibiting the same patina as the dauphine hands. You can find inevitable scratches under the lugs but the list of regrets stops here.
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Description
Why This Watch Matters
This Oyster Perpetual with near-perfect dial features unusual "Bombay" lugs that turn this sporty Rolex into quite the elegant dress watch.
The Full Story
This Rolex reference 6593 gets its name from the French word bombé, which means rounded or convex, and was originally used to describe the accentuated lugs. The term was later Americanized and the lugs are now nicknamed “Bombay.” These watches are very hard to come by, especially in such good condition. This 14k yellow-gold example features a fluted bezel and arrowhead indexes. Don’t be fooled by the seemingly small 33 mm case size – it wears big on the wrist due to the long and curved nature of the lugs. With overall good patina, this might be the perfect dress watch.
The Fine Print
Maker: Rolex
Model: Datejust
Reference: 6593
Year: 1959
Case No: 435XXX
Material: 14k Yellow Gold
Dimensions: 33 mm diameter; 12 mm thickness
Sapphire Crystal: No
Lume: Yes
Caliber: Caliber 1030 automatic-winding movement
Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Natural Unlined Shell Cordovan Strap (not available in 19 mm in the Shop)
Lug Width: 19 mm
Box/Papers: No
What we Love and What You Should Know
This Rolex is in outstanding condition, exhibiting both a fat case (the lugs are pronounced and you can see the engravings) and a perfect dial with no blemishes, something truly admirable after almost 60 years. The lume remains incredible, with all lume dots present and exhibiting the same patina as the dauphine hands. You can find inevitable scratches under the lugs but the list of regrets stops here.
