Important Jewelry, Watches and Wristw...
Hong Kong, Furama Hotel, Jun 07, 1999
LOT 476
Rolex, Oyster Perpetual Day Date, Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6611, 1950's. Fine and rare, tonneau shaped, centre second, selfwinding, water-resistant, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day and date.
HKD 35,000 - 42,000
USD 5,000 - 6,000
C. three body, massive, polished, screwed case back, reeded bezel. D. black with applied pink gold indexes, aperture for the day and the date. "Baton" pink gold hands. M. Cal. 1555, rhodium plated, 19 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, selfcompensating Breguet balance-spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 36 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: *4-5 |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Poor |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Notes
A similar watch is published in Rolex Collezionare Orologi da Polso,
1998 Edition, by Osvaldo PATRJZZI, Guido Mondani Editore,
Genova, p. 212.
The Oyster Perpetual Day-Date is certainly one of the most
popular wristwatches with the date and clay of the week device. It
was created in 1956 under reference 6511.