Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces.
Geneva, Mar 21, 2020
LOT 251
ROLEX, REF 6605, DATEJUST "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER BY OFFICIAL TEST", YELLOW GOLD
CHF 12,000 - 18,000
USD 12,300 - 18,500 / HKD 96,000 - 145,000
Sold: CHF 13,750
Very rare and attractive 18k yellow gold, self-winding Chronometer wristwatch with a rare champagne dial bearing the mention "superlative Chronometer by official test" at 6.
| Grading System | |
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Grade: |
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Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 2* |
Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Rolex
Model Datejust
Reference Ref. 6605
Year Circa 1956
Bracelet Jubilee 18k yellow gold with deployant clasp 2.56
Numbers 167890
Caliber 1065
Dimensions 36 mm.
Signature Case, dial and movement
Notes
Launched in the early 1950s, the Rolex reference 6605 is one of the most sought after Datejust.
Housing the automatic caliber 1065, this present model has the particularity to have a rare champagne dial bearing the mention "superlative Chronometer by official test". According to our research, this mention was written on the first dial of Datejust.
The dial is also complemented with the unusual applied dagger indexes which gives it a special charm.
Preserved in good condition, this watch is sure to please collectors and Rolex lovers.
Housing the automatic caliber 1065, this present model has the particularity to have a rare champagne dial bearing the mention "superlative Chronometer by official test". According to our research, this mention was written on the first dial of Datejust.
The dial is also complemented with the unusual applied dagger indexes which gives it a special charm.
Preserved in good condition, this watch is sure to please collectors and Rolex lovers.