Rolex Oyster 6022

The Rolex Oyster ref. 6022 is a mid-century manually-wound time-only wristwatch that reflects the essential DNA of Rolex’s early tool watches. Produced during the early 1950s, it features a 34mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and Rolex’s screw-down Oyster crown and caseback for reliable water resistance. It is powered by the Rolex Caliber 710, a robust manual-wind movement often used in Rolex’s straightforward three-hand references of the time. The dial designs for the 6022 were typically clean and legible, usually silver or off-white, with variations including radium-coated Arabic numerals or baton hour markers and pencil hands. With a lug-to-lug span of approximately 41mm and a lug width of 19mm, it offers a balanced and versatile wrist presence. The 6022 remains a modest but respected piece in Rolex’s vintage catalog, offering classic proportions and functionality for those drawn to unembellished, heritage-driven design.