Geneva, Nov 07, 2021

LOT 516

ROLEX, REF. 6610, EXPLORER, CHAPTER RING GILT DIAL, STEEL

CHF 15,000 - 25,000

HKD 128,000 - 212,000 / USD 16,300 - 27,100 / EUR 14,000 - 23,300

Sold: CHF 16,250

A very fine, early, self-winding, stainless steel chronometer wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-6-01

Very good

Slightly oxidized

HANDS Original

Brand Rolex

Model Explorer

Reference 6610

Year 1957

Case No. 268391

Diameter 36 mm

Caliber 1030, 25 jewels

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

Launched in 1959, the Explorer 6610 replaced the reference 6150 and was only produced for about 5 years. Characterised by its flater caseback due to the introduction of the new caliber 1030, the 6610 is recognisable by its gilt chapter ring as well as its officially certified chronometer dial (OCC) that would later be replaced by the 1016 gilt dial with its superlative chronometer officially certified dial. Preserved in excellent overall condition, with its original dial and central white seconds hands reacting to the Geiger counter, a desirable version of the history of early Explorers.