The present reference 6305 is part of the early Datejust models still featuring a narrow stripped bezel. The roulette date, alternating the even numbers in red to black for uneven numbers, is another distinctive feature that unfortunately disappeared with the later generations. Launched as a Jubilee celebration, the bracelet kept this name until today. In pink gold with a pink dial, this precious example was retailed through the Cuba based jewelry Joyeria Riviera. Located in the luxury “Galiano Boulevard” in Havana, Joyeria Riviera was part of the very few retailers allowed to have their name printed on the dial underneath the Rolex and model’s name. The savvy collector will also notice that this example, produced in 1955, bears an unusual case number with only 5 digits. In 1954, having reached the highest number with 6 digits, Rolex decided to start again with number 1 knowing that scholars would differentiate a watch from the 50s’ from a piece made at the beginning of the century. In 1987, the brand introduced a letter before the case number in order to create more individual numbers.
With its pink on pink combination allied with some typical features that are only to be seen on vintage models, the present watch seems to be willing to tell a lot of stories about its life in Havana back in the mid 50s!