172 Rolex An extremely attractive and rare, Ovettone Datejust, automatic wristwatch in white gold, with silvery, diamond-set dial, Rolex bracelet, reference 6605.

Estimate: € 20,000 –⁠ 40,000

Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, Superlative Chronometer Official Certified, the present watch is a spectacular example of reference 6605. The word Oyster was firstly used by Rolex in 1926 when they created the first waterproof and dustproof wristwatch: the unusual screw back hermetically sealed was able to provide optimal protection for the movement, giving all models that have used this case a depth of at least 100 meters. Moreover the word Perpetual was fundamental because it gave enormous fame to the English origin brand since it was the first watch with an automatic movement. The exquisiteness and importance of this Rolex Ovettone is quite remarkable. An exemplary in truly great state of conservation of the reference 6605, only produced by the brand with the crown only from 1956 to 1959, it is characterized by many special details. First of all, the material used for this example, white gold: Rolex produced a very small quantity of Datejust Ovettone under this reference with this material. In addition to the already mentioned excellent condition for a watch produced in 1956, the second and important feature is the automatic 1065 caliber characterized by smaller dimensions if compared with the previously used A.295/296 calibers which allow the adoption of a new case with a more tapered profile. Third, the beautiful silvery dial with diamond-set applied indexes. The date with cyclops at 3 o’clock and the hands compile this idyllic portrait of a very gorgeous wristwatch. Finally, and most interestingly, the present Datejust was most likely originally sold in South America, as indicated by the hallmarks on the outside of the case back. It is therefore safe to say that this Rolex reference 6605 represents an almost unique opportunity to acquire one of the rarest vintage Datejust models ever produced.