Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis vintage Rolex Oyster Precision, reference 6426, is a manual-wind men's wristwatch from the 1960s. The timepiece is fitted with a black dial, gold-colored baton indices, and slim hands, with the Rolex crown insignia at the 12 o'clock position and the word 'Precision' printed near the bottom.
It operates on a 17-jewel mechanical manual-wind movement, a configuration chosen to maintain a slimmer case profile compared to self-winding models. The watch is presented on a black leather strap equipped with a folding deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the watch is in very good condition, noting that while it shows minor, natural signs of use on the case and crystal, it functions accurately.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-wind wristwatch
- Brand
- Rolex
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Diameter
- 34 mm
- Movement
- Manual-wind, 17 jewels
- Reference
- 6426
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Production era
- 1960s
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Black dial with gold-colored indices and hands • Stainless steel case with 34 mm diameter • Screw-down crown with Rolex logo • Leather strap with folding deployant clasp
- Movement and Function
- The watch is powered by a mechanical, manual-wind movement containing 17 jewels. According to the auction description, the movement is in good working order and performs accurately.
- Condition and Attribution
- The auction description reports the watch to be in very good condition, noting that the case and crystal exhibit minor, natural signs of use commensurate with age. No information regarding past maintenance, internal service history, or the presence of replacement components has been provided by the source. Attribution of the watch to the 1960s is based on the source's assessment of the reference 6426 model line. Users are advised that this record is based on provided data, and the platform does not provide an independent verification of authenticity or technical history.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The design incorporates a screw-down crown marked with the Rolex emblem, a key element of the Oyster case architecture. The case features a combination of polished and brushed edges, providing a utilitarian appearance. The black dial is accented with gold-toned, linear hour markers and slim hands that create a visual contrast. The Rolex crown logo is positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, with 'Precision' printed near the bottom of the dial.
Identification
- Reference
- 6426
- 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
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