Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, Jun 27, 2015
LOT 41
ROLEX REF 6611 DAY DATE YELLOW GOLD Rolex, "Oyster Perpetual, Day-Date, Superlative Chronometer, Officially Certified". Ref. 6611. Made circa 1956. Fine and rare, tonneau-shaped, center seconds, self-winding, water-resistant, 18K yellow gold wristwatch with day and date and a a Rolex 18K yellow gold bracelet.
HKD 32,000 - 49,000
USD 4,100 - 6,300 / CHF 4,200 - 6,000
Sold: HKD 46,250
Three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screwed-down case back and crown, fluted bezel, crystal with cyclops lens. Matte silver with applied faceted yellow gold baton indexes, outer minute/ seconds track, apertures for the day and the date. Luminous yellow gold alpha hands. Cal. 1055, rhodium-plated, oeil de perdrix decoration, 25 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock absorber, free sprung self-compensating Breguet balance spring.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-10-05 |
Good Patinated HANDS Luminous material reapplied |