Rolex
Day-Date, Reference 6611B | A yellow gold wristwatch with day, date and bracelet | Circa 1958
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May 13, 01:41 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 CHF
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Description
Dial: blue 'Tropical rail dial'
Calibre: cal. 1055 automatic, 25 jewels
Movement number: N'698'916
Case: 18k yellow gold, screw-down case back
Case number: 328’779
Closure: 18k yellow gold Rolex President bracelet and folding clasp
Size: 35mm diameter, bracelet circumference approximately 185 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: Rolex pouch
In 1956, Rolex introduced the Rolex Day-Date, a groundbreaking model that was the first wristwatch to display both the date and the day of the week spelled out in full on the dial. Conceived as the brand’s flagship, the Day-Date was manufactured exclusively in precious metals and quickly came to symbolize prestige, authority and accomplishment. Its association with world leaders and influential figures soon earned it the enduring “President’s watch,” further cementing its place within the canon of 20th-century horology.
The present example, reference 6611B, dates to circa 1958 and represents an early and historically significant iteration of the model with a charming tropical rail dial. Powered by an automatic movement and housed in an elegant and warm 18k yellow gold case, the reference 6611B exemplifies the technical innovation and restrained design language that define early Day-Date production. As one of the formative references of this iconic line, it stands as a testament to Rolex’s enduring influence and the lasting appeal of the Day-Date as a symbol of refined watchmaking and cultural significance.