Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6494

The Rolex Oysterdate Precision ref. 6494 is a manually-wound vintage watch produced primarily during the 1950s and 1960s. This reference features a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case with a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and a screw-down crown and caseback, embodying Rolex’s signature waterproof design. It is powered by the Rolex Caliber 1215, a manual-wind movement with sub-seconds or center-seconds, depending on the dial configuration, and a non-chronometer designation under the ‘Precision’ line. The date function at 3 o’clock includes a Cyclops magnifier, and the dial layout typically showcases minimalistic design language with baton markers and pencil or dauphine hands. With a lug-to-lug length of approximately 41mm and a lug width of 19mm, the 6494 maintains a balanced and restrained vintage presence. Often overlooked in favor of its automatic siblings, the 6494 is a well-regarded choice for collectors seeking a manually-wound, classically proportioned Rolex with the convenience of a date complication.