Calling DD experts...

[GerardoG]

Well, background first. A group of friends got together for a boys night, we fired up the grill, opened some vino, talked, laughed and watched Thursday night football.

One of the group, a good friend which I have known for over 10 years was sporting something that is, at least to me, uncommon. During the past years, I have seen him wear mostly vintage Rolex, all of which had been handed down to him, many 1970s timepieces. Today, I couldn't (well, I did not want to because of the moment) take pictures, so here it goes.

This is a not a newer model for sure, because of lug size and also the depth of the crystal, which confirms a vintage timepiece. It is a Stainless Steel watch (I am 99% sure, 1% says white gold) Day Date, but:

-Bracelet is oyster, with non hidden clasp (like '80 s DJ models)
-Domed bezel
-Endlinks to head are flush and complete (like 118238) and do NOT have the gap previous DDs have (like the way 1803 and 18238 enlinks fit the case/head)

Some things tell me this is a very unique SS DD but the endlinks are a curve ball. I know for sure he is not into watches and would not be interested in a Franken watch...is this legit or something usual?

I am very open and honest with him, I have told him to hold to his 1803s and he will very likely ask me about this timepiece next time...any thoughts/input

Sorry for the no pics, and thank you in advance for your help!

Yes, I am a WIS!

[IntegratedCheese]

Probably a DJ or op date

[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by IntegratedCheese

Probably a DJ or op date

I know it did have day and date for sure. But the material and end links

[Flex368]

There were only a handful of SS DDs made in the late 1950s, I believe the reference is 6611.

[Eric Chan]

Originally Posted by Flex368

There were only a handful of SS DDs made in the late 1950s, I believe the reference is 6611.

I think Felix is right. The SS Day-Date is extremely rare based on what I have read. It's definitely a keeper.

[Tudor841]

Could it have been a Tudor SS day date?

[Furbo]

So something like this?
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/daydate--id3511733.htm

[Lordofrolex]

I never even knew they made SS DD. Very interesting. Going to research it tomorrow at work.

[crowncollection]

There were a few steel day dates in the 60's prototypes for staff and one known 2 tone day date also.


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[HogwldFLTR]

Weren't they sometimes referred to as Vice Presidents?

[padi56]

Originally Posted by Flex368

There were only a handful of SS DDs made in the late 1950s, I believe the reference is 6611.

They say that only 6 of the SS versions of the DD were ever produced in 1959 ref 6611,one was supposed to be sold around 2000 if I remember.And was sold for a far higher price than if it was gold, but myself still not 100% convinced they were made for public retail sale I know the movement was different to the gold version,plus on oyster style bracelets..

[brandrea]

Originally Posted by Furbo

So something like this?
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/daydate--id3511733.htm

Very cool, great find

[beer]

Originally Posted by HogwldFLTR

Weren't they sometimes referred to as Vice Presidents?

that is a very clever name

[RHIII]

I've heard that there were a VERY small number of all stainless Day-Dates produced in the late 50s --- but have never personally seen one --- or many pics of them either.

If that's what it is, he truly has a GEM.

[997.2]

Doubt it is steel if it is a DD. Looking forward to reading the next chapter


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[GerardoG]

Originally Posted by Furbo

So something like this?
http://www.chrono24.com/en/rolex/daydate--id3511733.htm

YES! That's it. Only difference is that the one I saw and handled yesterday is in a 95% condition. A unique watch!

Thank you all for the support!