Exclusive Timepieces 21 – 22 October 2023 | Monaco
Auction Details
The timepieces that we are offering at this auction are coming from all over the world and from some of the most prominent collections.
An incredibly impressive selection of truly rare Rolex Daytonas. A stunning and rare Cartier watch. A Patek Philippe in platinum from the 1920s, coming to auction for the first time, the John Goldberger Calatrava, which is one of the most sought-after reference 530s, to name but a few.
Session I: Saturday 21 October, 2:30 PM – lots 1 to 108
Session II: Sunday 22 October, 10:30 AM – lots 109 to 172
Session III: Sunday 22 October, 2:30 PM – lots 173 to 281
50 Rolex Well Preserved and Special, Day-Date, Automatic Wristwatch in Pink Gold, Retailed by Serpico y Laino, Reference 6611
Estimate: € 40,000 – 80,000
Sold € 62,400
Lot Description
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 6611
Case Material: Pink Gold
Bracelet Material: Pink Gold
Year: 1957
Movement: Automatic
Caliber: 1055
Case N°: 214 225
Dimensions: 36 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Reference 6611 must be considered one of the most important Day-Date models ever produced and marks the introduction of the new balance wheel with Microstella adjustment screw. The movement modification allows the Day-Date ref. 6611 to boast the prestigious Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified certification which attests its accuracy. The present watch was manufactured in the early years of the introduction of the Day-Date, specifically in 1957 and its pink-gold case is still fresh as it was in that period thanks to the carefulness of the last owner. The tonneau case with screw back and reeded bezel also has a precious silvered pie-pan dial in great conditions with a prefect patina that match the case and completed by the baton indexes. Without luminous dots at the hour markers like many other variations of the Rolex Day-Date, it has alpha hands, the calendar is in Spanish while the date in red. Moreover, to make it even more precious is the signature on the dial of the famous Venezuelan retailer Serpico y Laino, active from 1925 to 1966 and known as one of the best watches retailers in the whole of South America. In addition, the present lot is even more fascinating since it is equipped with its pink-gold jubilee bracelet.