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Rolex. A gold automatic wristwatch with roulette date wheel and bracelet, Ref. 6605,...
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Rolex. A gold automatic wristwatch with roulette date wheel and bracelet, Ref. 6605, Datejust, circa 1959.
Movement: cal. 1065, automatic, 25 jewels, no. 866803.
Dial: silvered, applied dagger indexes, magnified date aperture, centre seconds.
Case: 18ct gold Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, no. 417405 later 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.
Signed: case, dial,movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 36mm, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm.
Accessories: chronometer certificate, folder, later pouch.
£7,000-£12,000
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Rolex launched the Datejust model in 1945, the world’s first automatic wristwatch with date. The reference 6605 is among one of the rare Datejust models as it was only produced for three years. It is powered by the chronometer grade calibre 1065 automatic movement. The present example also has the sought after roulette date wheel, displaying the even date numerals in red and the odd in black.
Condition Report
Movement: running and date advancing at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: attractive golden patina to the centre.
Case: scuffs throughout.
Scuffs to the yellow gold Oyster bracelet, numbered 2/69.
Gross weight: 106.4gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Movement: cal. 1065, automatic, 25 jewels, no. 866803.
Dial: silvered, applied dagger indexes, magnified date aperture, centre seconds.
Case: 18ct gold Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, no. 417405 later 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.
Signed: case, dial,movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 36mm, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm.
Accessories: chronometer certificate, folder, later pouch.
£7,000-£12,000
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Rolex launched the Datejust model in 1945, the world’s first automatic wristwatch with date. The reference 6605 is among one of the rare Datejust models as it was only produced for three years. It is powered by the chronometer grade calibre 1065 automatic movement. The present example also has the sought after roulette date wheel, displaying the even date numerals in red and the odd in black.
Condition Report
Movement: running and date advancing at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: attractive golden patina to the centre.
Case: scuffs throughout.
Scuffs to the yellow gold Oyster bracelet, numbered 2/69.
Gross weight: 106.4gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
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Rolex. A gold automatic wristwatch with roulette date wheel and bracelet, Ref. 6605, Datejust, circa 1959.
Movement: cal. 1065, automatic, 25 jewels, no. 866803.
Dial: silvered, applied dagger indexes, magnified date aperture, centre seconds.
Case: 18ct gold Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, no. 417405 later 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.
Signed: case, dial,movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 36mm, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm.
Accessories: chronometer certificate, folder, later pouch.
£7,000-£12,000
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Rolex launched the Datejust model in 1945, the world’s first automatic wristwatch with date. The reference 6605 is among one of the rare Datejust models as it was only produced for three years. It is powered by the chronometer grade calibre 1065 automatic movement. The present example also has the sought after roulette date wheel, displaying the even date numerals in red and the odd in black.
Condition Report
Movement: running and date advancing at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: attractive golden patina to the centre.
Case: scuffs throughout.
Scuffs to the yellow gold Oyster bracelet, numbered 2/69.
Gross weight: 106.4gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
Movement: cal. 1065, automatic, 25 jewels, no. 866803.
Dial: silvered, applied dagger indexes, magnified date aperture, centre seconds.
Case: 18ct gold Oyster case, screw-down back and crown, no. 417405 later 18ct gold Oyster bracelet.
Signed: case, dial,movement and bracelet.
Dimensions: diameter 36mm, bracelet circumference approximately 190mm.
Accessories: chronometer certificate, folder, later pouch.
£7,000-£12,000
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Rolex launched the Datejust model in 1945, the world’s first automatic wristwatch with date. The reference 6605 is among one of the rare Datejust models as it was only produced for three years. It is powered by the chronometer grade calibre 1065 automatic movement. The present example also has the sought after roulette date wheel, displaying the even date numerals in red and the odd in black.
Condition Report
Movement: running and date advancing at the time of cataloguing.
Dial: attractive golden patina to the centre.
Case: scuffs throughout.
Scuffs to the yellow gold Oyster bracelet, numbered 2/69.
Gross weight: 106.4gms.
Please note that the above condition report is a statement of opinion only and may not specify all mechanical replacements or imperfections. Watches are opened to examine the movements, no warranties are made that the watches are water-resistant.
The watch has not been tested for the accuracy of its time keeping and would benefit from a service at the buyer’s expense.
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