The Rolex Oyster Precision is one of those watches that never goes out of style and this particular version is no exception! This watch comes fully Serviced , Polished and perfect for a vintage watch lover who prefers watch dials totally original with patina. The fully original and Gorgeously aged, off white dial has stunning raised-type markers and a raised Rolex logo along with elegant sword-type hands. The dial is simply signed 'Rolex, Oyster ' and 'Precision,' ensuring that the elegance of this watch does all the talking and totally in proportion - Symmetry.
The 34.5mm, stainless steel, Oyster case has been polished while still retaining the edges and definition. The case is complemented by a polished bezel, drawing your eye to that gorgeous dial. Inside is the mechanical manual wind Rolex caliber 1210, fully serviced by us and running excellently. The watch is paired with a genuine Rolex leather strap and Rolex buckle. Also comes with a Rolex Box and previous Rolex service history
Hans Wilsdorf founded Rolex in 1905 at the age of 24, along with Alfred Davis in London. In 1919 they moved their operation to Geneva, Switzerland. This move was brought about by high wartime taxes on Gold and Silver in the UK after the Great war 1914-1918. They were now closer to their suppliers in Bienne. The Rolex Oyster case was released in 1926. Marketed as the world's first “waterproof” watch. The notches on the bezel and case back meant they could be screwed down to the middle case with a special tool invented and manufactured by Rolex to hermetically seal the case. In 1927 a young swimmer Miss Mercedes Gleitz swam the English channel wearing the “Oyster”. Later in 1933 the team of the first expedition to fly over Everest wore them. It was also famously worn by Sir Malcolm Campbell, “King Of Speed”, on the 4th September 1935. An advert of the time made a big splash with him saying “The Rolex watch is still keeping perfect time- I was wearing it yesterday when Bluebird exceeded 300 mph.” He broke the world land speed record 9 times between 1924 and 1936. 1931 saw the debut of the Rolex Oyster Perpetual, their first self-winding watch that was also water-resistant and dustproof.
This watch has been fully serviced with our on-site workshop and comes with a 12 month, non-waterproof service cover.
What we think
We love this watch and are proud to have such a stunning piece of design, making it available for the next generation. We like to be as transparent as possible with what our watches have gone through, and we are happy to present quality craftsmanship that means these timepieces get many more years of use!
This Rolex 6422 sits in the sporty category, but we love it as a dress watch too. We've tried it on both men and women and neither gender wanted to take it off! A must have for any collection and real vintage feel to a watch that looks as it did in 1957 but has such a timeless elegance and character that makes it popular today.
Spec Stuff
Serial :29****
Reference :6422
Movement :RolexCal 1210 Age :1951/1960 Specific Age :1957 Case Size :34.5mm Case Thickness :12mm Lug to Lug : 40mm Lugs :19mm Condition : Pre-Owned Box & Papers : Genuine Rolex Strap and Buckle + Box & Service History Case Material : Stainless Steel Service History : 12-Months NON-Waterproof Warranty
1957 Rolex Oyster Precision 6422 Wristwatch with Arabic numerals in Stainless Steel with Rolex Strap & Buckle
