Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, Nov 11, 2012

LOT 454

ROLEX REF. 6610 EXPLORER GILT DIAL RED DEPTH Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Explorer, 50m=165ft, Officially Certified Chronometer, case No. 113176. Ref. 6610. Made in 1955, sold on November 16th, 1956. Fine and extremely rare, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with Rolex Oyster riveted bracelet. Accompanied by the original fitted box and warranty.

CHF 14,000 - 18,000

USD 15,000 - 20,000 / EUR 12,000 - 15,000

Sold: CHF 16,250

C. Three-body, polished and brushed, screw down case back and crown. D. Black with luminous Arabic numerals and baton indexes, outer minute/seconds divisions. Luminous gilt skeleton hands. M. Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm. Thickness 13 mm. Approx. overall length 180 mm.


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Grade:
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 2-10-55-01

Very good

Patinated

Luminous material reapplied

HANDS Original

Notes

According to our research the Red Depth Explorer 6610, was only made in a small batch on the fi rst year of its release in 1955, as most examples that have appeared also started in serials 113xxx, indicating how small the production must have been. In excellent original condition, with a nicely aged gilt dial and complete with its original box and warranty, a great addition to any ?red? collection