Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6548 Midsize
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1962
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6548 is a midsize wristwatch measuring 30mm in diameter. The case is constructed from 14k yellow gold and is paired with a matching smooth yellow gold bezel.
The silver sunburst-finished dial features applied stylized indices, patinated Tritium plots, and dauphine-style hands. A retailer signature for Linz, a Dallas-based merchant, is printed on the lower half of the dial below the Rolex branding. The watch includes an officially certified chronometer designation. The vendor reports that the case has undergone previous polishing and exhibits light signs of wear, alongside a rosy oxidation visible in specific areas.
The watch is presented on a leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
Counts describe this entry’s documentation, not authenticity, rarity or completeness. Photographs may show one specimen; check each caption and licence.
Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1962
- Type
- Self-winding wristwatch
- Material
- 14k yellow gold
- Retailer
- Linz
- Reference
- 6548
- Dial finish
- Sunburst silver
- Case diameter
- 30mm
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Applied baton indices on the dial • Dauphine-style hands • Retailer stamp for 'LINZ' on the dial • Sunburst texture on the dial surface
- Case and Dial Details
- The Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6548 features a 30mm 14k yellow gold case paired with a smooth, matching gold bezel. The vendor notes that the case has been previously polished and exhibits light wear, with some areas showing a rosy oxidation. The silver dial possesses a sunburst finish and features applied stylized indices and Tritium plots that show signs of patination. The watch utilizes dauphine hands. A notable feature on the dial is the presence of a retailer signature for Linz, located in Dallas, positioned on the lower half of the dial.
- Condition and Appearance
- The vendor describes the watch as being in strong overall condition for its age. While the case has seen prior polishing, the watch retains its intended form, with the patina on the Tritium plots and the presence of oxidation on the gold surfaces serving as indicators of its vintage nature. The watch is photographed on a leather strap, which complements the yellow gold case. The dial maintains its legibility, with the applied indices and retailer marking clearly visible against the sunburst silver background.
- Horological Specification
- This midsize model is an Oyster Perpetual, a reference to the self-winding functionality of the movement contained within the 14k gold housing. The dial bears the text 'OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED CHRONOMETER,' indicating the watch passed chronometry testing standards of the era. The watch is designated by its reference number 6548. The construction of the case follows the traditional three-part Oyster design, intended to secure the crystal against a gasket to provide water resistance.
Identification
- Reference
- 6548
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Oxidation state of the yellow gold case
- Research required: Provenance of the original Linz retailer application to the dial