Rolex - Rare Oyster Pyramid Dial | Steel | Ref 6082
In the expanse of vintage Rolex, there are references that command reverence and awe. These Rolex ‘Stelline’ and ‘Galaxy’ models, with their unique star-shaped indices, are the icons of this collection; coveted icons for collectors with deep pockets.
Yet, among such celebrated references lies an overlooked jewel, an unassuming yet profound piece of artistry; the Rolex 6082 with rare pink gilded pyramid indices.
This particular 6082, born in the 1950s, is a masterpiece. The two-tone pie pan dial is a study in balance and texture. The silver center shimmers with understated elegance while the matte chapter ring surrounds it with quiet authority. But the true heroes here are the recessed “pyramid” indices, bathed in warm pink-gold with a coppery hue.
At 12 o’clock, the Rolex crown; a symbol of the brand’s timeless excellence, is also recessed and also stylised in pink gold to match the pyramid indices. This watch, preserved in astonishing near mint condition for its 75-year journey through history, also retains its period riveted GF steel bracelet, a reminder of the era’s fine craftsmanship.
While the world clamours for the ‘Stelline’ and its celestial siblings, the 6082 stands as a rare and underappreciated counterpart. Its pyramid indices, though less ostentatious than stars, are arguably just as rare; a quiet opportunity for the discerning collector.
CONDITION: Excellent
SPECIFICATIONS: Stainless Steel, Hand finished Pie-pan dial with pink gold pyramid indices, Steel Caseback, Original Period Rolex Riveted Bracelet, Very Fine and Rare, Limited Production
MOVEMENT: Mechanical, hand wound.
DIMENSIONS: 34mm