Rolex, Datejust, Turn-O-Graph "Thunderbird" Ref. 6609 gold wristwatch Year 1958 Automatic movement Black dial with indexes and date Case n. 328648 Movement n. 654673 Cal. 1065 Diam. mm 36   Just two years after the release of the reference 6309 Rolex presents the reference 6609 with the new caliber 1065 successor to the A.296 and the case back no longer domed. Produced in gold and steel between 1956 and 1959 this model is also known as "Thunderbird" nickname acquired since it was adopted as the official watch by the homonymous US aerobatic team. The final distinctive touch is the bidirectional bezel graduated to 60 minutes that makes it a one-of-a-kind Datejust.

Estimate € 12,000 - 18,000