Technical Details & Model History

• Case: Oyster case in stainless steel and 18k pink gold, 36 mm diameter
• Bezel: rotating 18k pink gold bezel
• Movement: automatic Rolex caliber 1065
• Dial: original dial with beautiful natural patina
• Crystal: plexiglass with Cyclops magnifier
• Bracelet: period-correct Gay Frères bracelet in stainless steel and 18k pink gold
• Reference: 6609
• Year of production: 1957
• Condition: excellent, a rare and highly attractive collector’s example

Key Features

• Rare steel and pink gold configuration, far less common than yellow gold versions
• Rotating bezel, signature feature of the Turn-O-Graph line
• Original dial with authentic and evenly developed patina
• Period-correct Gay Frères two-tone bracelet, a crucial detail for serious collectors

Historical Context

The Rolex Turn-O-Graph ref. 6609 is one of the most compelling Rolex models of the 1950s. Developed as a sportier evolution of the classic Oyster, it introduced the rotating bezel within an elegant yet functional design. This 1957 example, presented in stainless steel and pink gold with a period-correct Gay Frères bracelet and beautifully preserved original dial, represents a rare and highly desirable configuration for collectors of authentic vintage Rolex timepieces.