A Collector’s Rolex Oyster Precision reference 6020 – Powered by the Rolex calibre 710 – a robust 17-jewel Super balance manual - wind movement – this watch also retains its original crown. The original dial has been refinished to a good standard. Recently serviced by a specialist Rolex watchmaker, it is in excellent mechanical order, keeping good time with no issues reported.
With its bold profile, refined gold case, and timeless design, this rare vintage gents’ Rolex Precision embodies the essence of understated elegance. It’s a piece for the discerning collector who values quiet sophistication over ostentation. A testament to Rolex’s versatility beyond tool watches, this Precision offers enduring style and subtle prestige, truly the understated and utterly timeless Rolex. Please note, this gents Rolex is small sized at a 30mm case size, which was the standard gentleman’s dress watch size in the 1940’s/1950s. While considered very small by modern Rolex standards, it remains true to the elegant proportions of its era
The Original Refinished Dial: Signed Rolex Oyster Precision Swiss Made. Silvered dial with raised Arabic numerals - featuring steel blue baton handset with a matching sweep seconds hand, applied minute markers to outer chapter ring. Dial is an older refinish to a good standard and has small marks commensurate with age and wear not noticeable to the naked eye only under magnification or if looking very closely. Please observe photographs.
Original Case: Yellow gold 10 carat case featuring stylish powering down turned lug design. The case has hairline scratches upon close inspection associated with precious metals commensurate with age and daily wear. Bearing assay mark stamp to the left centre of case. In good solid condition.
Original Case Cover Outer: Solid gold 10 carat milled edge case with polished finish. Screw back case fits perfectly flush. Has hairline surface scratches and a couple of pin dents commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals.
Original Case Back Cover Inner: Signed Rolex Geneva Swiss R.W.C Ltd Patented 0417 - 10K numbered 6020 serial numbered 753611 dating the watch to 1952 on the Rolex date register - Bearing maquis assay marks and period service makers. In good solid condition.
Original Movement: Superb working order keeping accurate time. Recently fully serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker. The watch carries its original high-grade Rolex Calibre 710, 17 Jewel Super Balance movement, which as can be seen in the photographs, is in good condition. The movement is all correctly signed ‘Montres Rolex Precision Swiss Made’ 17 Rubis. These movements are strong, accurate and very reliable making the watch appropriate for regular everyday use. This particular movement is in good condition and with regular servicing, every 3 years, you can expect this watch to run very happily for many more decades to come!
Original Perspex Crystal: Good to fair condition for the age.
The Original Screw Back Crown/Winder: Signed with the Rolex coronet, however the plating has worn over the years, albeit in good functioning order. Please see photo.
Aftermarket Strap Band Buckle: Fitted with a good quality new aftermarket strap band and gold plated buckle.
*Photographs form part of the description please observe carefully*
Please note this Rolex is over 73 years old and a well used vintage watch. Shipping DHL insured registered post World wide. Buyer responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at destination port.
Additional Information;
Founded in 1905 in England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, the partnership became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving to its new Geneva headquarters in 1919. The success of the wristwatch can be largely attributed to many of Rolex’s innovations which made the company one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These have included its famous “Oyster” case — the world’s first water-resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and its “Perpetual” — the world’s first reliable, self-winding movement for the wristwatch, launched in 1933. These would form the foundation for Rolex’s Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956. Also and equally importantly, Rolex is known for its sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.