Rolex Early Datejust SS/14K WG ref 6605 Tropical Dial Roulette Wheel circa 1957

An early, and fine condition example Rolex Datejust model ref 6605 circa 1957. Featuring a 36mm diameter case with 14K WG “milled”, domed acrylic crystal, and original richly patina’d dial with faceted dagger shaped applied indexes, tapered alpha hands, and with original alternating red and black “roulette” date wheel. The case back bears the date code of II/57 which correspondsl to the 2nd quarter of 1957. Fitted with a fine vegetable dial leather strap.

Powered by self winding chronometer rated 25 jewel calibre 1065 self winding movement with sweep seconds and date.  Recently serviced and in excellent operating condition. Fitted with a dome non cyclops crystal for a clean look without the obtrusive date magnifier.

Offered with our 1 year warranty of accurate time keeping and operation, but of course not guaranteed water resistant due to the age of this watch.

This is an amazing early example Datejust model. The case, bezel, and bracelet are all in fine condition, and the characteristics of this model all reflect the DNA of the earliest date models, the pre 1601 reference #, the finely milled 14K WG bezel, the red and black roulette date wheel, the tapered dagger style dial indexes, tapered hands, and the use of the caliber 1065, and the more finely engraved narrower fluted bezel.

The tropical dial has turned a deep caramel color with some fine mottling. The lume plots are intact and original with aged radium lume and darker original lume to the dial.

Your purchase includes our signature fine leather watch pouch, ideal for travel and storage, a $65.00 value.