Rolex Explorer 6610

Geneva, May 12, 2024 ROLEX, SWITZERLAND, REF. 6610, EXPLORER, "RED DEPTH", STAINLESS STEEL A fine, very rare, early, stainless steel, self winding wristwatch with red depth indication Very good Slightly scratched Very good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense Very good Slightly oxidized Slightly scratched HANDS Original Brand Rolex, switzerland Model Explorer Reference 6610 Year 1956 Case No. 113189 Bracelet stainless steel Rolex buckle Diameter 36 Caliber 1030, 25 jewels Signature dial, case and movement According to our research the Red Depth Explorer 6610, was only made in a small batch on the first year of its release in 1955/1956, as most examples that have appeared also started in serials 113xxx, indicating how small the production must have been. Antiquorum has only sold 1 other similar example that is only 13 case numbers apart from this example. Kept in very good overall condition, with a near mint gilt dial reacting strongly to the Geiger counter, a beautiful and rare example of these "Red Depth" watches.