Dial: extremely rare original black honeycomb dial
Date: roulette date wheel with alternating red and black numerals
Crystal: plexiglass with Cyclops lens
Bracelet: very rare Mexican Rolex stainless steel bracelet, highly distinctive
Reference: 6605
Year of production: 1956
Condition: excellent, a rare example with strong collector appeal
Key Features
Extremely rare black honeycomb dial, one of the most desirable configurations of the ref. 6605
Automatic caliber 1065, typical of the finest Rolex production of the 1950s
Roulette date wheel, a detail highly appreciated by vintage Datejust collectors
Fitted with the unusual Mexican Rolex bracelet, a rare and historically interesting component
Historical Context
The Rolex Datejust ref. 6605 belongs to the most fascinating period of Datejust production during the 1950s, when the model was defining its definitive identity. Examples featuring a black honeycomb dial are exceptionally rare today, especially when accompanied by special details such as the roulette date wheel and the rare Mexican Rolex bracelet. This 1956 example represents a particularly high-level configuration, combining aesthetics, originality and strong collector significance.
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