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Speedking Precision Manual Winding Cal No. 1210 Ref No. 6420
£1,397
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VINTAGE Rolex Oyster Speedking White 31mm Stainless Steel Manual 6420 Watch
£1,090
+ £390 for shipping
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Référence 6427 de 1977 - Garantie 12 mois
£3,178
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Junior Sport 1939 WW2 Era Vintage Watch Dial Patina
£1,500
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Certified
Precision
£2,590
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Precision Rolex Oyster Precision 34mm Men’s
£2,034
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6427
£2,450
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Date Ref.6066 Antique Men's Watch
£1,429
+ £267 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
 6426 Oyster Precision Explorer I Dial
£2,229
+ £160 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking Precision | Ref.6020 - circa 1952
£1,546
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Rolex Oyster
6427
£2,332
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Rolex Oyster
6094
£1,575
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Speedking Very Rare Rolex Oyster Speedking 4220 Vintage 1948
£2,750
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SpeedKing ‘1955’ Gents Rare Ref 6421 Vintage Watch 30mm
£1,850
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6429 'Commando' US Navy Provenance
£31,795
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1960s Ladies Oyster Precision Factory Silver Baton Dial 6410 Box And Warranty
£1,995
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking
£1,706
+ £40 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking
£1,810
+ £54 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Serviced Vintage Oyster 6427 Manual 34mm cal.1225 c.1967 #1261
£1,866
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Precision Watch only
£2,461
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Big Oyster Ref.6424 Silver Antique Men's Watch
£2,122
+ £267 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision 36mm Ref 6424 from 1965. Watch + Box. NICE CONDITION. Serviced
£3,395
+ £39 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
WW2 Era 1940’s Gents Cushion Watch Dial Patina 30mm
£1,500
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Rolex Oyster
Chevron dial
£1,900
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Rolex Oyster
Precision CENTURY CLUB
£2,111
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1970s ROLEX antique ref6427 Manual winding vintage
£2,153
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Precision Montre famille préservée et peu portée marche parfaitement
£2,319
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Rolex Oyster
Precision
£3,318
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Rolex Oyster
Precision Cal. 1225 Black Dial 34mm - Ref.6427 - Vintage 1950s - Serviced 2022
£4,310
+ £42 for shipping
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Precision 6423 - Stardust Dial Serviced
£2,098
+ £110 for shipping

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Precision Jumbo 36mm 6424
£4,621
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Precision 6410 Manual 25mm ladies c.1970
£1,291
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Precision
£1,056
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Midsize Rolex Oyster Royal Ref 6244 1950s 31mm Manual Wind Swiss Vintage RA7
£1,677
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Shock Resisting Manual Winding 9kt Yellow Gold Ref No. 12325 Dennison Case Made In England
£1,351
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Precision 34mm Ref:6427 Year:1972 Stainless Steel
£2,764
+ £52 for shipping
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VINTAGE Rolex Oyster Speedking White Ivory 31mm Stainless Manual 6420 Watch
£1,403
+ £390 for shipping
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1965 Oyster Precision 36mm Oversize 6424 - Manual Wind
£3,183
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Shock-Resisting 6082
£2,116
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Certified
Precision Precision 6427 / Silver Dial / Serviced / 34mm / 1972
£2,673
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6424 Jumbo
£2,578
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Precision
£1,565
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Precision Speedking
£1,555
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Rolex Oyster
6082
£1,408
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Royal
£2,699
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Raleigh - Military dial
£2,064
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Precision Lady Tropical Dial
£2,186
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Big Oyster Ref.6424 Antique Men's Watch
£3,092
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Precision rolex oyster 6282
£2,332
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Royal Observatory 2280 black gilt dial very rare 1939’s
£3,325
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Rolex Oyster
Ref.6427
£2,122
+ £64 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision 1970 Box & Papers
£3,689
+ £96 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Vintage Oyster Precision White Honeycomb Dial S/Steel 34mm 6480 (1954)
£1,969
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Rolex Oyster
Precision
£3,199
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'Blank Dial Commando'
£31,795
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Rolex Oyster
Precision 3-6-9
£9,068
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Rolex Oyster
Certified
6423
£2,328
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Rolex Oyster
Certified
Royal Quadrant Dial 6246
£3,500
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Royal Ivory Dial Variant - Original Parts - 34mm
£1,956
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Rolex Oyster
Precision
£3,499
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Rolex Oyster - The OG of All Modern Rolex Watches

The Rolex Oyster was the first watch from the Geneva-based manufacturer to feature the water-resistant Oyster case, and almost all modern Rolex classics are based on its design.

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As Waterproof as an Oyster

The Rolex Oyster celebrated its premiere in 1926 and owes its name to the special construction of its case, which consists of a middle section with a screw-down back and bezel, and a crown with a screw thread, all of which – just like the mollusk for which it was named – hermetically protects the watch against the ingress of water and dust.

To this day, Rolex equips almost all of its watches with an Oyster case. In this sense, all Rolex watches belong to the Oyster family, except for timepieces in the Cellini and 1908 collections.

Which models belong to the Rolex Oyster collection?

The Oyster collection includes the original Rolex Oyster, Oyster Royal, Oyster Speedking, and Oyster Precision. What all these watches have in common is that they are vintage timepieces powered by manual calibers. Another common feature is their relatively small size by today's standards, ranging from 22 to 36 mm, making them perfect unisex watches.

The differences between each series are subtle. The Rolex Oyster Royal, for example, was one of the first wristwatches to feature a central seconds hand, while the Oyster Speedking has a rather sportier look. The design of the Oyster Precision, on the other hand, is very similar to that of modern Rolex watches like the Oyster Perpetual, Datejust, and Day-Date.

What's the Rolex Oyster made of?

Older models of the Rolex Oyster from the 1930s and '40s are primarily made of yellow or rose gold, while more modern versions, especially the Oyster Precision, are usually made of stainless steel.

What's the difference between the Oyster and the Oyster Perpetual?

The Oyster Perpetual has been an independent collection since 1950. Its design is similar to that of the Oyster Precision, but Rolex equips the Oyster Perpetual with an automatic movement. Both watches are made of stainless steel and represent an excellent entry point into the world of Rolex.

The Oyster Perpetual is popular with Rolex fans because of its relatively low price. The watch comes in sizes ranging from 28 to 41 mm, which means there's a version to fit every wrist. Rolex also allows wearers to choose from a wide selection of dial options, with colors ranging from standard black, white, or silver to red, green, blue, pink, and turquoise. The line also offers the "Celebration Dial," which resembles colorful confetti.


How much does a Rolex Oyster cost?

Prices for a vintage Rolex Oyster range from about 1,000 to 4,400 USD. At the low end of this spectrum are stainless steel models such as the Oyster Precision ref. 6410, while older gold models like ref. 2081 sit at the high end.

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is the modern alternative to these vintage models. Depending on the variant, plan to spend between 7,400 and 18,000 USD for a mint-condition timepiece from the current collection.


Rolex Oyster: Prices at a Glance

Model, reference number Price (approx.) Size, material
Oyster Precision, 6410 1,470 USD 24 mm, stainless steel
Oyster Speedking, 6056 1,650 USD 30 mm, stainless steel
Oyster Royal, 4444 2,700 USD 32 mm, stainless steel
Oyster, 2081 4,200 USD 32.5 mm, stainless steel, gold-plated
Oyster Perpetual 41, 124300 9,400 USD 41 mm, stainless steel

FAQs

What does "Oyster" mean?

The "Oyster" is a special case design developed by Rolex in the 1920s to make watches water- and dustproof. The main feature of these watches is that the case back, bezel, and crown are all screwed down to the case.

What's the wait time for a Rolex Oyster?

Since the Rolex Oyster is a vintage watch, models are only found on the secondary market. On Chrono24, more than 100 well-maintained specimens are always available for immediate purchase. Depending on the model, waiting times for modern successor collections such as the Oyster Perpetual can be several months in brick-and-mortar stores.