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Rolex Oyster
Royal 1939 Traintrack Model
£1,450
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Rolex Oyster
Precision Rare example of a black dial "Oyster Royal"
£2,455
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking 10kt Yellow Gold Original Rare Dial
£2,350
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Rolex Oyster
Precision Good condition. New strap with buckle. Red date. Boys size.
£1,448
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Rolex Oyster
Precision
£3,358
+ £54 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Vintage WW II Rolex Oyster
£1,241
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Rolex Oyster
Royal Observatory "majestic Dial" - military dial vintage small seconds
£2,559
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Rolex Oyster
Precision linen dial engine turned bezel recently serviced
£1,448
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
Big Oyster Ref.6424 Silver Antique Men's Watch
£2,162
+ £272 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Référence 6427 de 1977 - Révision Rolex (Fev 2000) - Garantie 12 mois
Partner Certified
£3,144
+ £59 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
2081
Chrono24 Certified
£7,950
Free shipping
Rolex Oyster
Royal 1940’s Rolex ref 4444 - Engine turned bezel - Restored dial
£1,410
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking 6420 30mm Blue Leather Strap 1960
£2,900
+ £42 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision 6480 34mm Stainless Steel Watch
£2,795
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Rolex Oyster
ROYAL Ref.6427
£2,542
+ £65 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Speedking
£2,180
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking 50mt=165ft swiss
£2,307
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
ROYAL army World War II - l Vintage small seconds Flatback
£2,217
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Rolex Oyster
Air - Lion Baujahr ca. 1960
£1,282
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Rolex Oyster
with ultra rare dial personalized for "Hamilton & Inches" of Edimburg from 40s
£2,298
+ £50 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Royal Rolex Oyster Royal
£2,071
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
Precision 6427 / Silver Linen Dial / Oyster Bracelet / 34mm / 1969
Partner Certified
£2,644
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Rolex Oyster
Vintage Or 18ct - 2416 - 7003
Partner Certified
£1,965
+ £162 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking
£1,831
+ £54 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Royal
£2,499
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
Vintage 36mm Silver Dial Stick Oyster Manual No-Date Watch Ref 6424
£2,482
+ £82 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
PRECISION vintage Ref.6427 Linen dial Engine turned bezel 1966 Cal.1225 Serviced
£2,200
+ £38 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Royal Ref.6244 Antique Unisex Watch
£1,603
+ £272 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
ロレックス ROLEX 6427 オイスター プレシジョン エンジンターンベゼル 手巻き メンズ N#134190
£1,586
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking Manual Red Depth Honeycomb Dial 6420
£5,310
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precision Speedking
£4,221
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1960s Ladies Oyster Precision Factory Silver Baton Dial 6410 Box And Warranty
£1,995
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Rolex Oyster
Precision Reference 6427 1970s Vintage Manual Wind Silver Dial 34mm Case.
£2,482
+ £82 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision 36mm Oversize 6424 - Serviced
£3,344
+ £109 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision
£2,868
+ £66 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision
£3,972
+ £82 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Shock-Resisting 6082
£2,093
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Rolex Oyster
Precision 'Linen Dial' Folded Oyster 2 year warranty
£3,631
+ £47 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision
£2,755
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Rolex Oyster
Royal Observatory 2280 black gilt dial very rare 1939’s
£3,289
+ £85 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
ref 3139 " tropical " dial Steel Oyster Army allied forces Rare Case Vanilla beige
£2,559
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Rolex Oyster
Royal Ref. 4444 in Edelstahl Handaufzug 1961
£1,836
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Rolex Oyster
Precision
£2,441
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Rolex Oyster
Precision ROLEX. OYSTER PRECISION
£2,563
Excl. shipping
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Rolex Oyster
2081
£3,418
+ £128 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
ロレックス ROLEX ヴィンテージ Ref.6427 オイスター プレシジョン エンジンターンベゼル Cal.1225 手巻き メンズ 良品 K#137108
£1,985
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Rolex Oyster
1928 Vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 2081 9k Rose Gold Watch ( 15063)
£4,345
+ £103 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking Very Rare Rolex Oyster Speedking 4220 Vintage 1948
£2,750
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking
£2,136
+ £85 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision ref. 6424 anno 1964 Jumbo 36mm silver dial hands leaf
£2,777
+ £119 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Date Ref.6094 Antique Silver 1952 Men's Watch
£1,983
+ £272 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
1965 Oyster Precision 36mm Oversize 6424 - Manual Wind
£3,135
+ £109 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking
£2,051
+ £128 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Speedking Precision - Gay Frères Bonklip Ultra Prima - Jahrgang 1938
£2,990
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Rolex Oyster
6282
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Rolex Oyster
Speedking 6056 Bubbleback 30mm Vintage 1952
Partner Certified
£2,399
+ £107 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Precision 6424
£3,588
+ £85 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
SPEEDKING Ref.6420
£2,542
+ £65 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
SPEEDKING
£1,956
+ £38 for shipping
Rolex Oyster
Royal Manual Wind Wristwatch reference 6044 Cal. 710 Serviced - 1957
£1,903
+ £83 for shipping
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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.

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 numberPrice (approx.)Size, material
Oyster Precision, 64101,470 USD24 mm, stainless steel
Oyster Speedking, 60561,650 USD30 mm, stainless steel
Oyster Royal, 44442,700 USD32 mm, stainless steel
Oyster, 20814,200 USD32.5 mm, stainless steel, gold-plated
Oyster Perpetual 41, 1243009,400 USD41 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.