Most Rolex watches produced today use the brand’s Oyster case which embodies years of development that started with the original Rolex Oyster watch from 1926. At the time Rolex pioneered the first ever watch case with screw down crown, bezel, and caseback that offered water resistance and dust protection, though it was not until 1953 that the Professional Collection was born.
The idea of the Rolex Oyster Professional today is the perpetuation of timepiece models that were originally intended for professional use. That included watches for people engaged in diving, flying, automotive and sport racing, science and industrial work, as well as general planetary exploration. Rolex Oyster Professional watches by nature are more durable and utilitarian in design, and they also have in many instances additional production or testing steps added to their manufacture before they leave Rolex and go out to the consumer. So in short, a Rolex Oyster Professional watch today is one that is based on a historic model meant for actual professional use and is produced with some extra safety and reliability features compared to Rolex’s more casual or dress models.
This is a beauty. It is very rare to find a watch this old with Rolex service box. Defiantly a collector watch. Please look at all the pictures, as they are part of the description. The watch is working and keeping great time. This is a highly collectible watch. Very few left with this rare movement. Sure, to increase in value overtime, and a great addition to your collection. The condition of the watch is the same as it appears in the photos. The watch is working and is part of our new Certified Pre-Owned CPO Program. Contact me if you have any questions first.
SPECIFICATION |
|
Case |
Stainless Steel Case and Case Back. |
Case Size |
34,50 mm without the crown and 41,00 Lug to Lug |
Case Back |
Stainless steel cover signed. Screw Back. Please note case back in most cases is not fully tighten. |
Crown |
Signed Famous Rolex Crown Screw down |
Crystal |
Acrylic Some Scratches, |
Bezel: |
None. Fixed |
Dial: |
This is a very rare Champagne dial with Luminous hands & indices dial, Swiss made Mark, with the seconds Hand. Shows lots of patina and character, with spotting throughout. shows rust on hands. All the words on dial Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Swiss Please see picture for more detail. |
Complication |
Seconds. |
Movement |
Manual-winding Rolex Cal 1215 |
Movement Notes |
Just inspected and in great shape. Please see pictures and as some old movements don't have a very clear marking. Movement is running. Keeps great time see below time testing. |
Strap |
Genuine Leather Hess Dueber Time great strap, Lug Size: 19mm Please see picture. |
Box |
Come with Rolex Service Box $50 Value |
Reference # |
6426 |
Made in |
Switzerland |
Water Resistance |
No. Please pressure test before water use. |
Service Level |
3 (Please see Tab below for details) |
Timing Test ** |
+9 s/day In-House Time Test Results (See Service Level Tab)** |
Certified Pre-Owned |
Passed 25-point inspection. Please see tab below for details. |
Warranty |
NA Service Warranty (Please see Tab below for details) |
Notes: |
All watch functions tested and operable. Circa 11/1963 |