Rolex - Datejust - No reserve price - 6105 - Unisex - 1951

Rolex Datejust Ref. 6105 – 1951 – The first Datejust in history

For sale: original Rolex watch, reference 6105, produced in the early 1950s and attributed to the year 1951 based on the serial number.
The reference 6105 is historically recognized as the first Rolex Datejust, a model that for the first time introduced automatic date display with instantaneous change at midnight.

Stainless steel case with screw-down case back of the Bubble Back type, 36 mm diameter excluding crown, an innovative size for the era and destined to become the standard for the Datejust. Bezel in gold. Rolex crown.

Original dial of the period with date window at 3 o'clock, applied markers and graphics consistent with early 1950s production. Uniform patina present, compatible with the age of the watch. Hands correct for the period. Plexiglass crystal.

Automatic mechanical Rolex movement with date, functioning at cataloging time; not tested for chronometric precision nor for water resistance.

Overall condition good considering over 70 years of age, with signs of use and wear consistent with the period. No recent aesthetic restorations declared. The photographs are an integral part of the description and accurately represent the condition of the watch.

Non-original strap. Watch sold without box and papers.

A historically and collectible important specimen, essential for vintage Rolex enthusiasts and for those who want to own the progenitor of the Datejust line.