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On offer from my personal collection is this classic Rolex reference 6605 Oyster Perpetual Datejust with solid 18 karat yellow gold case, semi-coin edge milled bezel and super elegant and scarce non-luminous dial & hands. This circa 1958-9 gold Datejust has acquired a lovely case patina and it comes equipped with its original 18k Rolex-signed buckle mounted on a genuine modern Rolex dark brown crocodile strap.
Overall, this beautiful gold DJ is in Excellent vintage condition for an over 60-year-old gold watch, with fantastic Near Mint dial & hands, and its uncommon caliber 1066 movement with butterfly rotor is running like a champ.
With its semi-coin edge bezel, classy mid-century markers and dauphine hands, the 6605 Datejust represents the end of an era in Rolex design language, as the 1960s saw them homogenize their dress watch line with the sticks hands, stick markers and fluted bezels that we know today. IMO, you can put this particular Datejust up against any Patek of the era in terms of elegance and purity of design, and the 18 karat 6605 also represents the top of the pyramid, as these gold versions were also made in 14k and even 9k depending on the market.
Despite the fantastically unmolested case and case patina, the star of the show is the absolutely stunning gold sunburst pie pan dial with beautiful faceted yellow gold arrow and tri-bar markers in remarkable Near Mint condition. Most notably, this dial is a rare non-luminous version for an extra clean and elegant presentation. Simply a stunning dress watch design from what many consider Rolex’s golden age and pure golden magic on the wrist!
