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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel and gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and "Thunderbird" bezel

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, DATEJUST, RETAILED BY K. W. C°, REF. 6609, CASE NO. 280'130, CIRCA 1957

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Rolex. A fine and rare stainless steel and gold wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and "Thunderbird" bezel
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, retailed by K. W. C°, ref. 6609, case no. 280'130, circa 1957
Cal. 1065 automatic movement, 25 jewels, black gloss dial, applied dagger numerals, luminous accents, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, gold revolving bezel calibrated for 60 units, screw down crown, screw back, 14K gold and stainless steel Rolex deployant clasp, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

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Lot Essay

The present watch is distinguished by its beautiful aged dial, wonderfully harmonizing with the gilt printing and the gold numerals. In addition the attractiveness of this reference 6609 is increased by the very rare signature K. W. C°, the Indian retailer based in Poona, Bombay and Calcutta in the 1960s.

Launched in 1956, reference 6609 replaced reference 6202, the "Turn-O-Graph" model, and remained in production until around 1960.

Easily recognizable by its rotating bezel chased with minute divisions and fine dividing lines, reference 6609 is also known as the "Thunderbird". In one of the first Rolex US catalogues featuring the watch, it is shown with a dial bearing the emblem of the US Air Force flying team The Thunderbirds.

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