Rolex Day-Date 6611

The case measures 36mm across. Case material: Yellow gold. Case size alone is a poor guide to how a watch wears; lug-to-lug length and how the bracelet drops off the case matter more, which is why we suggest trying one on before you commit.

Caliber 1055. It beats at 18,000 vph. The movement uses 25 jewels.

Rolex produced this reference from 1958 to 1959. Production years matter when you are valuing one, because dial, bezel and bracelet details often changed inside a single reference run.

Day-Date 36. Collector nicknames are not official Rolex names, but they are what people actually search for and what they are called across a showroom.

Yes. We buy this reference outright, and we lend against it if you would rather keep it. We are a family-owned San Diego buyer established in 2006, our appraisers are GIA-trained, and the appraisal is complimentary with no obligation to sell. You can bring it to our Gaslamp showroom at 907 Sixth Ave or start online. If you are looking to buy this reference instead, tell us and we will let you know when one comes in.