Rolex Oyster Royal 6426

The Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6426 is a classic manually-wound time-only watch that was produced from the 1950s through the late 1980s. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case with a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and screw-down crown and caseback, the 6426 upholds Rolex’s emphasis on durability and waterproofness. It was powered initially by the Rolex Caliber 1210, later replaced by the improved Caliber 1225, both known for reliable hand-wound performance. Dials were typically minimalist, with stick indices or Arabic numerals and simple baton or pencil hands, offered in silver, black, and champagne variants. With a lug-to-lug measurement of approximately 41mm and a lug width of 19mm, the watch retains a balanced and versatile presence on the wrist. As one of Rolex’s most enduring references, the 6426 gained popularity due to its affordability, straightforward mechanical construction, and clean aesthetics, making it a popular entry-level vintage Rolex even today.