The present "Bombé" reference 6090 is a superb example, fitted with a gorgeous honeycomb guilloché dial featuring the rarely seen, charismatic “Linz” retailer signature. Even more extraordinary is the fact that the retailer’s name appears below the Rolex crown, prominently displayed above the Rolex brand name and not underneath as is more typically seen.
Linz Brothers was a Texas-based retailer, established in 1877. Joseph Linz, originally from St Louis, was a trained watchmaker who repaired watches for train conductors on the Missouri, Kansas and Texas railroads. In 1877 he settled in Texas and opened a watch and jewellery store. By the 20th century, Joseph Linz and Brother had become major Rolex dealers, allowing the firm the rare privilege to place their name in such a prominent position on the dial.