84 Rolex A fine and attractive, Datejust, Turn-o-Graph, automatic wristwatch in pink gold, with guarantee, bulletin de marche and box, reference 6609.

Estimate: Fr. 8'000 –⁠ 16'000

• Model Datejust
• Year 1960
• Reference 6609
• Case Material 18K pink gold
• Case Number 486'842
• Bracelet Material Leather strap
• Movement Automatic, cal. 1066, 25 jewels
• Dimension 36mm Diameter
• Signed Case, dial and movement
• Accessories Accompanied by Rolex guarantee dated 29th December 1960 stamped by Slater Jewelry Co., Official Control of Chronometer and fitted presentation box.

The Rolex Datejust Turn-O-Graph reference 6609, elegant yet purposeful, perfectly illustrates Rolex’s early vision of merging functionality with refined aesthetics. Introduced in the early 1950s, the Turn-O-Graph holds a special place in horological history as the very first Rolex wristwatch to feature a rotating bezel, an innovation that would later define some of the brand’s most celebrated tool watches. This example, crafted in warm pink gold, possesses a particularly appealing presence. The aged dial has developed a rich and even patina, lending the watch a depth and character that only time can bestow. Its harmonious proportions, combined with the distinctive engine-turned bezel, create a subtle yet unmistakable identity, at once practical and quietly sophisticated. The reference 6609 represents the moment when Rolex refined the concept, integrating the rotating bezel into the Datejust line, thereby transforming a technical feature into an everyday companion. It is precisely this duality, utility and elegance, that defines the appeal of the Turn-O-Graph. Preserved together with its original Rolex guarantee dated 29th December 1960, stamped by Slater Jewelry Co., as well as its Official Chronometer certificate and fitted presentation box, this watch offers not only aesthetic pleasure but also reassuring completeness. Such sets are increasingly rare and highly prized by discerning collectors.