100 Years of Wristwatches

Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Nov 19, 2000

LOT 258

Rolex Oyster Perpetual 'Day-Date', Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified, Ref. 6510. Production ofthis reference started in 1956.Fine tonneau shaped, center seconds, self-winding, 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with day anddate. Accompanied by a gold-plated Rolex buckle.

CHF 8,000 - 10,000

USD 5,000 - 6,000

Sold: CHF 12,075

C. three-body, solid, polished and brushed, screw-down case back and crown. D. matte silver with applied pinkgold indexes, apertures for the days of the week, 'Cyclope' for the date. 'Bâton' radium-coated pink gold hands.M. Cal. 1055, rhodium plated, 25 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Diam. 36 mm.


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Grading System
Case: 3

Good

Movement: 4*

Fair

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

The 'Day-Date' Oyster was launched in 1956. Featuring the day of the week device in letters and the date, it offers achoice of no fewer than 26 different languages.