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    Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...

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    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    • Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ...
    Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... Timepieces:Wristwatch, Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958. ... View More >
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    Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers, circa 1958
    Case: No. 355539, three body, 36 mm, gold rotating bezel, stainless steel screw back
    Dial: matte black, applied gold pointed baton indexes, date at three, outer luminous dots, gold baton hands, gold lettering
    Movement: caliber 1065, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature, "butterfly" rotor, monometallic balance with shock absorber
    Band: early Rolex steel and gold band, deployant clasp
    Signed: all signed Rolex

    Note: This lot is consigned by the original owner. It is accompanied by the original receipt showing the purchase price of $540 on 9/22/58 from Tuck Cheong, Singapore watch dealer. Also with original guarantee, chronometer certificate, servicing paper and timing certificate as well as service box, original outer box, service warranty and booklet from Rolex dated 09/23/97

    Condition Report*: Type: Rolex Ref. 6609 Vintage Thunderbird Turn-O-Graph Two Tone, Original Papers
    Dial: black, gold pointed baton indexes
    Hands; gold baton hands
    Metal: stainless steel and gold
    Case No: 355539
    Case Info: three body, screw down case back
    Case Width: 36 mm
    Crystal: acrylic
    Watch Movement: caliber 1065, rhodium finish, 25 jewels, adjusted five positions and temperature, "butterfly" rotor, monometallic balance with shock absorber
    Band: early Rolex steel and gold band, deployant clasp
    Circa: 1958
    Condition: movement is good and running, case is very good, dial is good, refinished when serviced by Rolex, band has wear to the gold links commensurate to age
    *Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only and should not be relied upon as statements of fact, and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".

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