ROLEX VINTAGE WATCH CATALOGUE
Rolex, C.1956 32mm "Oyster Royal" Shock resisting Ref.6444 in Steel
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About This Watch
Vintage. No box/papers but a Passions pouch is given upon purchase. This Rolex Oyster Royal belongs to a single family's ownership and was sold to us recently by the daughter. The first owner was a British and a WW2 veteran who upon returning to Singapore in the 1950s purchased this watch brand new and has been using this timekeeper until it was given to the lady some years ago. She has migrated to New Zealand and decided to let someone else inherit this.
The watch was subjected to a mild restoration by our department. It was completely stripped apart and the movement overhauled. A light polishing has restored the case to factory specs and a new acrylic plus O-ring on the back cover replaced. The stunning black dial & gold gilt hands are original and presents very well indeed with light patina that adds to the charm. The bracelet is an authentic Rolex Oyster band but is a later period replacement from 1970s which is normal as the original riveted bracelet would not last so many decades. It has 11 links, just two removed and will fit many wrist sizes with the adjustable buckle and vintage boy's size Oyster bracelets are very rare now. The case is free from any dents or the slightest scratch & visually good as new now. It takes 22 winds on the crown to reach full capacity and lasts one & a half days.
The original movement shines brightly like-new as can be seen, a testament on the quality of the Oyster case that keeps dust & moisture out. Also, the case is in splendid condition with very little pitting on the threading while the locking teeth on the back cover are in perfect order which proofs that this watch was never subjected to shaddy maintenance by 3rd party technicians as many vintage Rolex Oyster watches often had horrific gauge marks on the back covers due to opening with non-original tools. Many people simply used a chisel & hammer to knock open the back covers in those days! You would want to stay away from such Rolexes.
This watch will accompany you for many decades to come as long as you take care of it. It is not waterproof and possibly light resistant to moisture but we wouldn't test this 60yrs old vintage. This is one for your office wear or weekends and a great coffee table discussion. An inviting admiration for anyone who appreciates finer things with a very attractive price from us on this charming watch.
The internal plate of the back cover is stamped "IV 56" which means this watch was assembled on the 4th quarter of 1956 and this coincides with the production numbers of the case which makes it a matching numbers watch.
Further 3% discount for cash payment.
*6% GST is applicable on top of our advertised prices for Malaysia sales only.
Watch Details
Movement | Mech. manual winding movt. Cal. 17jewels, 18000vph. Signed & numbered |
Dimensions | 32mm X 39mm X 10mm |
Glass | Acrylic |
Case | Polished steel Oyster case in three parts with brushed lugs and a signed screw-lock crown + back |
Dial | Original aged black with applied gold logo & faceted diamond cut hour indexes. Signed in gold with minute divisions |
Straps | Fitted with orig. brushed steel Oyster folded bracelet with signed deployant buckle |
Hands | Gold gilt sword hands & a sweep centre seconds |
Functions | Manual winding & time only |
Warranty | Comes with Passions warranty |
Location | Bangsar Village Two #02-12, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603 2287 0001 |
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