Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust, Ref. 6605
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1950s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust, reference 6605, is a gentleman's self-winding, water-resistant wristwatch produced during the 1950s. The watch features a bicolored, three-body case constructed from stainless steel and yellow gold, measuring 36 mm in diameter.
It is equipped with a yellow gold ridged bezel and a matching yellow gold winding crown, alongside a crystal fitted with a 'Cyclops' magnification lens. The satiné champagne dial is signed and displays applied yellow gold dart indices and 'Alpha' radium-coated gold hands. A date aperture is present on the dial, showing red Arabic numerals. Power is provided by the rhodium-plated Caliber 1065 movement, which contains 25 jewels, a straight-line lever escapement, and a monometallic balance adjusted to five positions and temperatures.
The timepiece is accompanied by a bicolored, stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet, with the dial, case, and movement signed by the manufacturer.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Diameter
- 36 mm
- Movement
- Caliber 1065
- Reference
- 6605
- Jewel count
- 25
- Date display
- Red Arabic numerals
- Dial details
- Satiné champagne with applied yellow gold dart indexes
- Manufacturer
- Rolex
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case construction
- Three-body, bicolored, polished and brushed
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Dial
- The Rolex Oyster Perpetual DateJust, reference 6605, features a three-body case characterized by a bicolored finish, combining polished and brushed stainless steel with yellow gold elements. The case is equipped with a screwed-down case back and a matching screwed-down yellow gold winding crown, facilitating its water-resistant function. A prominent yellow gold ridged bezel encircles the crystal, which incorporates the characteristic 'Cyclops' magnifying lens positioned over the date aperture. The dial is finished in a satiné champagne tone and features applied yellow gold dart indices. Time is indicated by radium-coated gold 'Alpha' hands. A signature aperture is located on the dial to display the date, which is indicated by red Arabic numerals. The dial, along with the case and movement, is signed by Rolex.
- Visible features
- • Red date numeral in the calendar window • Ridged yellow gold bezel • Cyclops lens over the date aperture • Bicolored stainless steel and yellow gold Oyster bracelet
- Movement and Mechanics
- The watch is powered by the Rolex Caliber 1065 movement. This rhodium-plated mechanism is built with 25 jewels and utilizes a straight-line lever escapement. The movement is engineered for precision, featuring a monometallic balance that has been adjusted for both temperature variations and five positions. Additional technical components include a shock-absorber system to enhance durability, a self-compensating Breguet balance-spring for accurate timekeeping, and a micrometer regulator for fine-tuning the watch's rate.
- Provenance and Condition
- The object is recorded as having been manufactured during the 1950s. Similar examples of this reference are referenced in the publication 'Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches' by Osvaldo Patrizzi and Guido Mondani, published in Genova in 2001. Regarding the condition of the individual object, the auction description reports a grading system score. The case is assigned a grade between 6 and 7, while the movement is rated between 4 and 5. The dial is given a grade of 3 to 01. These grades are provided by the auction house as part of their assessment process.
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.
Research required
- Research required: Specific production year within the 1950s is not provided
- Research required: Exact movement or case serial number is not specified in the source