100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 258

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Day-Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6510. Production ofthis reference started in 1956.Fine tonneau shaped, center seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day anddate. Accompanied by a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pinkgold indexes, apertures for the days of the week, 'Cyclope' for the date. 'Bâton' radium-coated pink gold hands.M. Cal. 1055, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.