The Art of Horology in Geneva
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 13, 1999
LOT 289
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Officially, Certified Chronometer, Ref. 6511, Ref. 6511/4, made on July 19, 1955.Extremely rare and fine, centre-seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, tonneau shaped, stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch with day and date.
CHF 20,000 - 24,000
Sold: CHF 43,700
C. three body, polished and brushed, screwed case back and crown, 18K ribbed white gold bezel.D. satiné silver with applied steel indexes, apertures for the day and date. M. Cal. 1055, rhodium plated,25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: * 4 - 5 |
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Dial: 3 - 01 |
Notes
Very few examples in stainless steel were made in the 1950's, for the launch of the Day-Date model. Only 6 examples were made in stainless steel, in 1955, with this reference.