Rolex - Day-Date - 6611 - Men - 1950-1959
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The Rolex 6611 is a significant vintage Rolex Day-Date model from the late 1950s, notable as the first to feature the improved Caliber 1055 movement, achieving COSC certification, and introducing the iconic President bracelet, a milestone for the luxury "status" watch that displayed both the date and day of the week.
Key Characteristics:
Model: Oyster Perpetual Day-Date.
Era: Introduced around 1957 as a replacement for the 6511.
Movement: Powered by the enhanced automatic Caliber 1055, a significant upgrade.
Certification: One of the first Rolexes to be Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified (COSC).
Complications: Displays both the date and the full day of the week (in 26 languages).
Design: Often features a "bubble" case, fluted bezel, applied gold hour markers, and comes in precious metals like gold.
Bracelet: Leather strap with Rolex 18k Gold Clip
Significance:
The 6611 marked a major step for the Day-Date, solidifying its place as a prestigious luxury watch by improving its precision and adding advanced features like the multi-language day display, making it highly collectible today.
The Rolex 6611 is a significant vintage Rolex Day-Date model from the late 1950s, notable as the first to feature the improved Caliber 1055 movement, achieving COSC certification, and introducing the iconic President bracelet, a milestone for the luxury "status" watch that displayed both the date and day of the week.
Key Characteristics:
Model: Oyster Perpetual Day-Date.
Era: Introduced around 1957 as a replacement for the 6511.
Movement: Powered by the enhanced automatic Caliber 1055, a significant upgrade.
Certification: One of the first Rolexes to be Superlative Chronometer Officially Certified (COSC).
Complications: Displays both the date and the full day of the week (in 26 languages).
Design: Often features a "bubble" case, fluted bezel, applied gold hour markers, and comes in precious metals like gold.
Bracelet: Leather strap with Rolex 18k Gold Clip
Significance:
The 6611 marked a major step for the Day-Date, solidifying its place as a prestigious luxury watch by improving its precision and adding advanced features like the multi-language day display, making it highly collectible today.
Details
Brand
Rolex
Gender
Men
Model
Day-Date
Band material
Leather
Reference number
6611
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped insured
Yes
Repainted dial
Yes
Period
1950-1959
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
White
Case material
Yellow gold
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
36 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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