Rolex Oyster precision 6426 Royal from 1962

Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 – SR83xxxx (c.1962)

This Rolex Oyster Royal, reference 6426, represents the purest expression of the Oyster case ethos — simple, robust, and timelessly elegant. With its 34 mm stainless steel case and manually wound movement, this model stands as one of the last truly minimalist Rolex watches before the brand’s shift toward automatic calibres and larger cases.

The dial is a warm champagne tone, evenly aged to a soft patina that enhances its vintage charm. The applied gold hour markers and matching dauphine hands remain crisp, pairing beautifully with the polished coronet at twelve. “Rolex Oyster Royal” and “Precision” are printed in clean, original typography, true to early 1960s production.

Inside, the manual calibre 1210 is running reliably, reflecting the straightforward, serviceable engineering that defined Rolex’s mid-century watches. The case shows honest wear consistent with age, retaining its original proportions and sharp lug edges.

Fitted on a new light-tan leather strap that complements the dial tones perfectly, this 6426 is understated yet distinctive — an ideal example of Rolex’s dress-tool aesthetic at its peak.

Details

• Reference: 6426

• Serial: SR83xxxx (circa 1962)

• Movement: Manual wind calibre 1210

• Case: 34 mm stainless steel

• Dial: Original champagne with applied indices and dauphine hands

• Crystal: Acrylic

• Strap: New tan leather, 19 mm

The Oyster Royal occupies a unique space in Rolex’s history — bridging the early waterproof Oysters of the 1930s with the refined Precisions of the 1960s. It’s the kind of watch that rewards quiet appreciation: manual wind, slim on the wrist, and full of character.

For the collector who values authenticity and design purity over hype, the 6426 Royal delivers both.