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1959 Rolex Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel

$6,745
£5,086.40
€5,882.67
CA$9,463.20
A$10,518.93
CHF 5,513.80
MX$128,461.63
NOK 68,836.61
SEK 64,762.40
DKK 43,906.50

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating. 1959 ROLEX Vintage Mens Early Datejust, Ref. 6605 - Stainless Steel Early & Collectible Datejust Model - Pleasing Condition - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering features an uncommon Certified Pre-Owned ref. 6605 Datejust made in 1959. Produced in limited numbers in the mid-1950's, these early Datejust model watches are very fine and desirable. Featuring clean lines and a sharp look, this watch embodies Rolex's timeless class. To us, when it comes to elegance and refinement, the Rolex "pie-pan" dial models from the late 50's through the '60's and '70's were front-runners of the period. Housed in one of Rolex's large, water-tight Oyster cases, the wristwatch offered its owner protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Inside the case Rolex placed their robust officially certified chronometer Cal. 1065 automatic movement. The watch has a great classic early Datejust look and the differences between standard 1601's and this watch can be judged on the wrist. It is in pleasing condition. Its stainless steel case with finely fluted bezel is in better than excellent condition. Its untouched original silver "pie pan" dial with baton indices is in excellent condition with light aging and has gently warmed to a very light sepia tone. Its hands and crown are all original. Its Rolex Jubilee bracelet is later period. It has a couple of light pin prick indentions in the clasp - otherwise it presents as just short of mint with very little stretch. One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has inspected the watch and performed any needed servicing. It is running strong and true. Note: A similar watch was published in “Rolex: Collecting Modern and Vintage Wristwatches Vol. 1”, by Osvaldo Patrizzi, Guido Mondani Editore, edition 2006, page 298. Detailed Appraisal: Manufacturer: Rolex Country of origin: Switzerland Serial no.: 495,772 Year built: Third quarter of 1959 Model: Reference 6605, Datejust Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Date, Sweep Seconds Dimensions: 36mm wide (excluding crown), 44mm long lug tip-to-tip, 14mm thick Designed for: Men Case material: Stainless steel Case markings (inside): Rolex S.A, Switzerland, Patented, Stainless Steel, 6605, III 59 Case condition: Better than excellent with light signs of previous polishing Dial: Silver pie-pan, applied steel baton indexes, luminous hour dots, 1/2 second outer markings, aperture for the date, original and untouched excellent with light aging and light toning The date window displays just slight off-center toward the top of the window. Hands: Original, steel luminous "dauphines" Movement type: Cal. 1065, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, adjusted to five positions and temperature, straight-line lever escapement, shock absorber, self-compensating blued steel Breguet balance spring Jewels: 25 rubies Band: Rolex Jubilee bracelet, later period, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 7.7 inches, adjustable It has a couple of light pin prick indentions in the clasp - otherwise it presents as just short of mint with very little stretch. Width between lugs: 20mm Crystal type: Acrylic, 'cyclops' magnifying date window, vintage, excellent condition Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has inspected the watch and performed any needed servicing. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is running strong and true. Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. Box/Papers: BOX - Watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 9472SH
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    Stainless Steel
  • Case Shape:
    Round
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  • Case Dimensions:
    Height: 1.74 in (44 mm)Width: 1.42 in (36 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1959
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  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 9472SH1stDibs: LU4333227253002

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