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Rolex

Explorer, reference 6610, stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet, circa 1956

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October 7, 12:31 PM GMT

Estimate

6,000 - 10,000 EUR

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Description

Rolex

Explorer, reference 6610

Stainless steel wristwatch with bracelet

Circa 1956

Dial: tropical black

Calibre: cal. 1030 automatic, 25 jewels

Movement number: DN'680'289

Case: stainless steel, screw-down back

Case number: 168'148

Closure: stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and folding clasp

Size: 36 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 160 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

Box: no

Papers: no

Accessories: none

Gross weight 85.90 g

Since its conception in 1953, the Explorer family has been one of the most cherished and admired range within the family of Rolex sport watches. In 1959, Rolex launched the present reference 6610 featuring the now famous caliber 1030 which allowed for a slimmer case design in comparison to previous bubble back profiles.

The present watch was produced in 1956 and features a charming dial variation including the 'Officially Certified Chronometer' signature, which became a defining feature in later Explorer references such as the 1016.

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