Rolex Oyster Royal 2574

A manually-wound model from the late 1930s, significant for Rolex’s use of the “Royal” designation to denote a product of superior quality and precision. Housed in a “boy’s size” (~29mm) cushion-shaped Oyster case, it combined the brand’s signature durability with a high-grade movement, often of chronometer accuracy. The 2574 is a prime example of the brand’s early strategy to establish a reputation for versatile excellence, fusing robustness with high performance.