Datejust, Referene 6605 A yellow gold and diamond𝄹-set wristwatch with date and bracelet Circꦬa 1959
Auction Closed
November 5, 12:07 PM GMT
Estimate
50,000 - 100,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Rolex
Datejust, Referene 6605
A yellow gold and diamond-set wristwatch🐓 with date and bracelet
Circa 1959
Dial: gilt, diamond
Calibre: cal. 1065 automatic, 25 jewels
Movement number: N'866'471
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 460'250
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex bracelet and fol🙈ding cla🐽sp
Size: 36 m🐷m diameter, bracelet cir♈umference approximately 200 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Purportedly made for South American coffee traders in the late 50s this particular 6605 represents, what to many is, a truly golden era in Rolex’s history. It is distinguished by its baguette diamond indexes which sit in perfect contrast to the dial and case. In♏ addition it is fitted with its original gold mesh bracelet lending ♌the watch a significant presence on the wrist and a uniformity in its aesthetic.
A very rarely seen dial and bracelet combination and retained in astonishing condition, this watch will s💯urely app💫eal to both novice and established collectors.