6511
President
- Production
- 1956–1957
- Model
- Day-Date (First Reference)
- Case material
- 18k Gold / Platinum
- Case size
- 36mm
- Movement
- Automatic
- Calibre
- Cal. 1055
- Dial colours
- Silver / White, Black, Brown / Champagne
The first Day-Date, and the first wristwatch to spell the day of the week out in full instead of abbreviating it. Rolex offered it in precious metal only, which is still true seventy years later, and the bracelet introduced alongside it gave the watch the name the trade has used ever since.
Key dates.
- Introduced as the first wristwatch displaying the day spelled out in full
- The Day-Date has never been catalogued in steel. Precious metal is a condition of the model rather than an option within it.
Before you ask.
When was the Rolex 6511 produced?
The 6511 was produced from 1956 to 1957.
What movement does the Rolex 6511 use?
The Rolex 6511 runs the Cal. 1055, an automatic movement.
How do I check a Rolex 6511 with Watch Safe?
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