| Details | ||
| Stock # | SKU19803 | |
| Stock # | 19803 | |
| Model Name | Explorer I | |
| Brand | ||
| Model Ref # | 6610 | |
| Condition | Mint+ | |
| Gender | Mens | |
| Movement | Automatic | |
| Case | Stainless Steel | |
| Case Shape | Round | |
| Case Size | 35.5mm | |
| Crystal | ||
| Band / Strap | Bracelet | |
| Dial | Black | |
| Caseback | Solid | |
| Complications | ||
| Year | ||
| Additional Information | 6610 Explorer I with black original gilt dial. | |
| Sold | ||
Description
Just as an aside, a collector at a watch show offered us $2,000 for just the seconds hand on this watch…
The Explorer, also known as the Explorer 1, features one of my favorite dials of all-time. More than any other watch dial I can think of, the Explorer dial adheres to the form follows function rule. Black with luminous hour markers and hands, with inverted triangle at 12 o’clock and arabic ‘3’, ‘6’, and ‘9’ keep the wearer oriented to the dial at all times and from any angle. Case is no frills and does nothing more or less than keeping the dial and movement safe.
Original stainless steel case measures 35mm diameter by 12.5mm thick. Sapphire is domed plastic. Steel case back screws down. Screw down crown operating perfectly. Original smooth bezel. Case shows wear but is mint and minimally, if ever, polished.
Serial number 168XXX dates production to 1956.
Original untouched black gilt chapter ring dial is mint. Original gilt hands. Dial and hands are in mint condition.
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1030 with 25 jewels and adjusted in 5 positions and to temperature. Movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer. Movement is immaculate and running.
Rolex modern solid-link Oyster bracelet in stainless steel with 12 links and in 99% new condition.
This early and beautiful Rolex Explorer 6610 is a rare and well preserved 55 year old wristwatch and will make a great addition to any Rolex collection.
The Explorer, also known as the Explorer 1, features one of my favorite dials of all-time. More than any other watch dial I can think of, the Explorer dial adheres to the form follows function rule. Black with luminous hour markers and hands, with inverted triangle at 12 o’clock and arabic ‘3’, ‘6’, and ‘9’ keep the wearer oriented to the dial at all times and from any angle. Case is no frills and does nothing more or less than keeping the dial and movement safe.
Original stainless steel case measures 35mm diameter by 12.5mm thick. Sapphire is domed plastic. Steel case back screws down. Screw down crown operating perfectly. Original smooth bezel. Case shows wear but is mint and minimally, if ever, polished.
Serial number 168XXX dates production to 1956.
Original untouched black gilt chapter ring dial is mint. Original gilt hands. Dial and hands are in mint condition.
Original automatic winding Rolex Caliber 1030 with 25 jewels and adjusted in 5 positions and to temperature. Movement is a C.O.S.C. Certified Chronometer. Movement is immaculate and running.
Rolex modern solid-link Oyster bracelet in stainless steel with 12 links and in 99% new condition.
This early and beautiful Rolex Explorer 6610 is a rare and well preserved 55 year old wristwatch and will make a great addition to any Rolex collection.
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