Rolex Datejust Ref. 6605

Technical characteristics

Date

circa 1956

Type

Wristwatch

Crown

Brevet cross and Rolex coronet

Buckle

Yellow gold with coronet logo

Reference

6605

Dial finish

Satin champagne

Case material

Solid yellow gold

Place recorded

Switzerland

Maker / attribution

Rolex

Design

Visible features

• Satin finish champagne dial with pie-pan curvature • Applied yellow gold arrowhead hour indices • Finely fluted yellow gold bezel • Crown marked with Brevet cross and Rolex coronet

Market Context and Dating

This reference 6605 example dates to approximately 1956. The auction description notes that early Datejust references are considered uncommon compared to later models, as Rolex production volumes during the 1940s and 1950s were significantly lower than in subsequent decades. The model reflects the design specifications of the '4-digit' era of Datejust production. The piece is presented as an example of the everyday watch concept originally proposed by Rolex in 1945.

Case and Dial Construction

The watch is housed in a solid yellow gold Oyster case, characterized by a finely fluted yellow gold bezel. The timepiece retains a period-correct crown that incorporates both the Brevet cross and the Rolex coronet logo. The dial is presented in a champagne hue with a satin surface finish. It features a pie-pan design, a structural detail that provides a layered, three-dimensional appearance to the dial surface. The indices are applied in an 'arrowhead' style, which are paired with matching alpha-style hands for time indication. The dial is printed with 'Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified', denoting its chronometric rating.

Accoutrements and Condition

The watch is paired with a period-style yellow gold buckle featuring a large coronet logo. This buckle is attached to a leather strap, which the auction description indicates is provided by the vendor. This accessory is described as being particularly rare for this period of Rolex watch production. The auction description reports that the overall condition of the watch is fantastic, noting that it exhibits normal signs of wear consistent with its age and history. The vendor notes that despite previous potential light polishing, the case retains its intended form and symmetry.

Identification

Reference

6605

Source note

Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.