Description

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 vintage wristwatch, dated 1972
A stainless steel manually wound centre seconds wristwatch with Rolex Oyster bracelet and a Rolex presentation case

This is an excellent example of the classic Oyster Ref. 6426, which has a case diameter of 35mm. The silvered dial has applied indexes with broad batons at the quarter hours which have black strips to their edges, whilst the intervening numerals have central black inserts. The stainless steel Rolex Oyster case has a smooth bezel and the case back is date stamped for the year 1972. Manually wound, the watch is powered by a 17 jewel Rolex calibre and the heavy gauge Rolex Oyster bracelet is a model 78350.

As part of this watch’s service, it has been pressure tested for water-resistance up to 30 metres.

This watch is accompanied by a Rolex Presentation case.

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Technical details

[M] Rolex calibre 1225 manually movement, lever escapement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, 21,600 A/h, Kif shock absorber [D] silvered dial, applied baton indexes with black inserts, luminescent dots above, baton shaped hands with luminescent panels (please note that luminescence will have naturally dulled with age), outer black track for minutes/seconds [C] stainless steel Rolex Oyster case with polished finish, smooth chamfered bezel, the tops of the lugs with satin finish, screw-down Rolex crown and case back [B] stainless steel Rolex Oyster model 78350 link bracelet with adjustable folding clasp [S] case, dial, movement, crown and bracelet signed

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 35mm
Length including lugs: 41.5mm
Depth to centre of crystal: 10mm
Strap width/lug gauge: 19mm
Maximum bracelet length: 197mm

All Black Bough watches have been fully serviced and overhauled and are sold with a one year guarantee and detailed Black Bough certificate.

£2,100.00 [Sold]