ROLEXDATEJUST REF. 6304
ROLEX. A RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BLACK HONEYCOMB DIAL AND BRACELET
DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 6304, CASE NO. 996'578, CIRCA 1963
ROLEX. A RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BLACK HONEYCOMB DIAL AND BRACELET
DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 6304, CASE NO. 996'578, CIRCA 1963
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Black honeycomb
Case: 36 mm. diam.
With: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 190 mm.
ROLEX. A RARE AND HIGHLY ATTRACTIVE STAINLESS STEEL AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTRE SECONDS, DATE, BLACK HONEYCOMB DIAL AND BRACELET
DATEJUST MODEL, REF. 6304, CASE NO. 996'578, CIRCA 1963
Movement: Automatic
Dial: Black honeycomb
Case: 36 mm. diam.
With: Stainless steel Rolex Jubilee bracelet and deployant clasp, overall length approximately 190 mm.This exceptionally beautiful and charming reference 6304 features a rare and highly sought-after black 'honeycomb' dial with a red date, making it particularly eye-catching. The reference 6304 is both a wearable and highly collectible mid-century classic, rarely seen at auction in this quality.
Introduced in 1953, the reference 6304, along with its counterpart reference 6305 featuring a fluted bezel, succeeded the references 6104 and 6105, which were produced for just two years from 1951 to 1953. Known as the 'Ovettone' or 'Big Bubbleback' for its prominent, rounded caseback accommodating early automatic movements. The model was primarily made in stainless steel, yellow gold and pink gold.
The Datejust
Introduced at the end of the Second World War in 1945, the Rolex Datejust commemorated the 40 th anniversary of the storied brand. Perhaps one of the most iconic watches not only to the brand, but to the world, the Datejust is one of the longest, most continuously produced models. The timepiece was able to rise above its competitors because of its ability, as the name suggests, to instantaneously change the date at midnight. Other timepieces had a slow rollover date which began at 10 o’clock PM and completed its cycle around 2 o’clock AM. Over its 75 years of production, the Datejust has come in a plethora of dial colors, case sizes, bezel types, case metals, and attachment styles, making the timepiece have a wide array of options to choose from.
