Rolex 6084 Honeycomb

Rolex Oyster Perpetual – Ref. 6084 – Serial 913XXX (1953) – Honeycomb Dial – Semi-Bubbleback

There are early Oysters — and then there are early Oysters with presence.

This Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6084 carries everything that makes early 1950s Rolex so compelling: elegant 34mm proportions, a smooth bezel, and that unmistakable semi-bubbleback case profile that gives the watch depth without the full “bubble” thickness of the 1940s pieces.

The star of the show is the honeycomb dial. The textured surface catches light in a way flat dials never can, creating subtle shifts across the grid pattern. The radium lume has aged naturally, leaving visible radium burn that frames the hour plots with raw authenticity. It is not pristine — and that is precisely the point. This is honest, untouched vintage character that collectors actively search for.

The applied markers and dauphine hands sit perfectly against the warm dial tone, giving the watch a balanced, mid-century elegance that feels refined rather than flashy.

This is early automatic Rolex in its most charismatic form.

Technical Background

Reference 6084 belongs to the early 1950s semi-bubbleback generation, powered by the Rolex calibre A260 automatic movement. By this period, Rolex had refined the bubbleback architecture into a slimmer profile while maintaining the robust bi-directional winding system. Honeycomb dials were produced in limited quantities and are now among the most desirable configurations from this era.

Tech Sheet

• Reference: 6084

• Serial: 913XXX

• Year: 1953

• Case Size: 34mm

• Movement: Rolex automatic calibre A260

• Dial: Honeycomb with radium burn

• Bezel: Smooth stainless steel

• Crystal: Plexiglass

• Bracelet: —

• Condition: Honest vintage condition with visible radium ageing

• Warranty: 2-year warranty