Rolex Early Datejust ref 6605 circa 1957
An early Rolex Datejust model ref 6605 circa 1957. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with “checkerboard” engine turned bezel, acrylic crystal without cyclops date magnifier, with nicely restored antique white dial with applied silver indexes, antique luminous plots, and tapered silver alpha hands.
Powered by self winding chronometer rated 25 jewel calibre 1066 self winding movement with sweep seconds and date. Recently serviced and offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation. Offered on your choice of sporty leather or exotic skin strap of your choice.
This early Datejust model has subtle, but distinctive and characteristic design elements that make it special and make it stand out against more recent models. The checkerboard bezel, tapered applied silver indexes, tapered hands, earlier reference number, and earlier caliber movement all lend to the uniqueness and desirability of this model.
Maker : Rolex
Model Name/Type : Datejust
Model/Case Ref : 6605
Case mm : 36mm
Man's / Lady's : Men
Circa : 1957
Case Serial : 278,XXX
Case Metal : Stainless Steel
Bezel : checkerboard
Crystal : Acrylic
Crown-Pushers : signed Rolex crown
Dial & Hands : Professionally restored antique white dial with antique luminous indexes and hands
Movement Type : Self Winding
Movement Caliber : 1066
Date Function : yes
Strap / Bracelet : Fine leather, cordovan, or exotic skin strap
Strap / Bracelet Size : 20mm
Country of Origin : Switzerland
Condition : Excellent
Box / Papers : No
