Rolex Oyster Royal 6144

The Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6144 is a classic manually-wound wristwatch produced in the 1950s, known for its robust case design and understated elegance. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel case, the watch includes a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and a screw-down crown and caseback, maintaining the core waterproof integrity of the Oyster line. It houses the Rolex Caliber 710, a dependable hand-wound movement delivering accurate timekeeping in a time-only configuration. Dial variations were typically conservative, with silver, cream, or black finishes, paired with a combination of Arabic numerals or baton indices and pencil or leaf hands. The case measures approximately 41mm lug-to-lug, and the lug width is 19mm, offering classic and balanced dimensions. The 6144 is appreciated among vintage collectors for its modest appearance and mechanical simplicity, and it serves as a solid example of Rolex’s mid-century dress-oriented tool watches.