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Day-Date
6612

Day-Date 6612

c. 1957–c. 19592 variants

Smooth-bezel member of the 661x generation, seen in pink gold and platinum, with the 1055.

Variants over time

Explore by production yearAll recorded years

19551959

19551960

Faded ends mark approximate or unknown dates. Years are as stated by the cited sources.

Variants

Pink GoldUndated
Pink-gold 6612 with smooth bezel, as pictured by Fratello.
Day of the weekSmooth bezelDate

Reference specifications

Brand: Rolex
Model: Day-Date
Reference: 6612
Category: Dress
Production: c. 1957–c. 1959
Case diameter: 36 mm
Date: Yes
Crystal: Acrylic

More specifications (2)

Movement: Automatic

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Rolex Day-Date 6612 · The Index

Cyclops

Platinum, Diamond Dial1958

One of only two known platinum examples, with consecutive case numbers. Grey dial with circular finishing, eight round and two baguette diamond markers (6 and 9); caseback hallmarked PT-0.950. Example: case 403'680, 1958, President bracelet with big-logo clasp stamped 3.59.

Day of the weekPresident braceletGem-set dialDateCyclops

Calibers

1055

Specs shared by all variants. Variant pages show where a variant differs.

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