ROLEX "Oyster Perpetual Date Ovettone" watch in yellow gold and leather

Produced in 1954, this Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date, reference 6305/1, belongs to the very first generation of Rolex Date watches.

Nicknamed “Ovettone,” literally “big egg,” by Italian collectors due to its distinctive domed case back, it embodies a particularly significant period in Rolex’s history and already incorporates several of the design elements that would come to define the brand for years to come.

This example stands out for its remarkable condition, its elegant satin-finished silver dial with a beautiful natural patina, and its sought-after “roulette” date wheel, featuring alternating red and black numerals.

Its 36-mm Oyster case in 14-carat yellow gold retains beautiful proportions, with well-defined lugs, a fluted bezel, an acrylic crystal with a Cyclops lens, and its original screw-down Rolex crown.

The watch is powered by the famous Rolex A296 automatic caliber, Certified as a chronometer. Its movement was recently inspected, serviced, and adjusted by a specialist watchmaker and is running very well.

It is mounted on a brown crocodile leather Bracelet and retains its original 18-carat yellow gold Rolex pin buckle. It comes with its original Rolex case.

Specifications:

• Brand: Rolex

• Model: Oyster Perpetual Date “Ovettone”

• Reference: 6305/1

• Year of manufacture: 1954

• Case serial number: 85423

• Movement number: 75942

• Movement: Rolex Perpetual automatic

• Caliber: Rolex A296

• Certification: chronometer

• Number of rubies: 18

• Power reserve: approximately 42 hours

• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds, and date

• Date display: “roulette” wheel with alternating red and black numerals

• Case: 14-carat yellow gold Oyster case, 585 fineness

• Hallmark: French import hallmark featuring a squirrel

• Diameter: 36 mm excluding the crown

• Case back: screw-down and domed, characteristic of “Ovettone” models

• Bezel: fluted, yellow gold

• Dial: Satin-finished silver with natural patina

• Index: applied yellow gold

• Hands: Dauphine-style in yellow gold

• Crystal: acrylic with Cyclops lens

• Crown: Rolex signed and screw-down

• Bracelet: brown crocodile leather

• Buckle: Rolex signed pin buckle in 18-carat yellow gold, 750 fineness

• Case: original Rolex case

• Condition: in remarkable overall condition, with slight signs of wear consistent with its age and use

• Maintenance: movement recently inspected, serviced, and adjusted by a specialist watchmaker

• Water resistance: no warranty given the watch’s age (the gaskets are present and in good condition)

A historic, elegant, and particularly charming Rolex, featuring the legendary “Ovettone” case, the chronometer-certified A296 caliber, the sought-after “roulette” date, its 18-carat gold Rolex clasp, and its original case.

A truly beautiful example intended for the most discerning collectors of Vintage Rolex watches.