Important Wristwatches, Watches & Clocks
Hong Kong, Hotel Furama Kempinski, May 26, 1991
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, "Day Date", Superlative Chronometer, Officially, Certified Ref. 6611, produced in 12 examples in 1956, among them, 2 exemples only with diamonds dial, one for a famous Italian personage of the Car Industry. Very fine and rare, tonneau shaped, center second, self winding, 18ct white gold and diamonds gentleman's wristwatch, with day and date, with 18 ct white gold President bracelet.
C. massive, polished, satined, bezel " guilloché à grosses côtes", "Cyclope" crystal. D. mat silver, bevelled, with diamondset indexes, apertures for the day and the date. M. rhodiumed, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Superbalance balance adjusted to 6 positions, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. In excellent condition. Diam. 35 mm.