Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6119

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6119 is an early automatic model from the 1950s that reflects the foundational design and mechanical innovations that Rolex pursued in the post-war era. Featuring a 34mm stainless steel or gold case, the 6119 was produced with smooth or engine-turned bezels and the signature domed acrylic crystal. It was powered by the Rolex Caliber 645, a reliable self-winding movement with bi-directional winding and a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Dial variations included simple silver or champagne finishes, with applied baton or Arabic numeral hour markers, dauphine hands, and occasionally radium lume. Its lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 42mm, and it uses a 19mm lug width. The ref. 6119 embodies Rolex’s early steps in crafting versatile, robust daily wear watches that combined elegance with water resistance via the screw-down Oyster case and crown. While less frequently encountered than some of its contemporaries, the 6119 is of interest to collectors for its understated design and historical place in the lineage of early automatic Rolex timepieces.