Rolex 1210

Last updated: August 4, 2025
Close-up of a mechanical watch movement showing gears, wheels, and engraved text on the metal surface.

Brand

Caliber Number

1210

Production Period

1954-1969

Lignes

12

Diameter

26.90mm

Height

3.55mm

Power Reserve

Unconfirmed

Frequency

18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)

Jewels

17

Escapement

Swiss Lever

Anti-Shock Device

KIF

Hand Count

2 or 3

Manufacture Region

Unconfirmed

Functions

Hours, Minutes, Optional Central Seconds

Rolex 1210 Description

The Rolex Caliber 1210 is a legendary manual-wind workhorse and the time-only foundation of the 1200 series. It powered a vast number of Oyster Precision and Cellini models. Renowned for its extreme durability and simplicity, this non-chronometer movement operated at 18,000 vph and featured an excellent power reserve. It is celebrated by watchmakers as one of the most reliable movements ever made.

Watches Using The Rolex 1210 Caliber

Silver Rolex Oysterdate Precision watch with a metal bracelet and a simple, clean white dial—a classic Rolex Oyster 6423 that combines timeless elegance with refined simplicity.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6423

1953–1962
34mm
Gold Rolex Precision watch with a white dial and brown leather strap, featuring simple hour markers and two hands—a classic vintage watch for timeless elegance.
Rolex

Rolex Precision 9659

1954–1959
34mm
Vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking 6420 watch featuring a cream dial, silver case, and brown leather strap.
Oyster Speedking

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6420

1953–1962
30.5mm
Silver Rolex Oyster Commando watch featuring a black dial, silver hands, and a metal link bracelet—an iconic addition to the Rolex 6429 collection.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6429

1957–1959
34mm
Silver Rolex Oyster Speedking 6431 watch featuring a white dial and a stainless steel bracelet.
Oyster Speedking

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6431

1955–1963
30.5mm
A silver Rolex Oyster Precision 6424 watch with a brown leather strap and simple, minimalist dial design.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6424

1954–1962
36mm
A silver Rolex Oyster Royal 6427 wristwatch with a white dial and silver hour markers.
Oyster Royal

Rolex Oyster Royal 6427

1953–1968
34mm
A vintage Rolex wristwatch with a black leather strap and a black dial displaying silver hands and numerals, reminiscent of the timeless elegance found in classic models like the Rolex Oyster.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 7919

1953–1959
34mm
A stainless steel Rolex Oysterdate 6694 wristwatch with a black dial, gold hour markers and hands, a date window at 3 o’clock with magnifier, and a metal link bracelet.
Oyster

Rolex Oysterdate Precision 6694

1963-1989
34mm
Gold Rolex Oyster Speedking 6418 watch with a cream dial and brown leather strap, shown facing forward.
Oyster Speedking

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6418

1953–1962
30.5mm
Vintage Rolex Oyster 1069 wristwatch with a black leather strap and cream dial displaying Arabic numerals.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 1069

1961-1963
34mm
A silver Rolex Oyster Speedking 6430 watch with a black leather strap and simple white dial.
Oyster Speedking

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6430

1955–1968
30.5mm
A vintage Rolex Oyster Precision watch with Arabic script on a cream dial and a black leather strap, this classic timepiece is a fine example of the sought-after Rolex 6425 model.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6425

1954–1962
34mm
A vintage Rolex Speedking 6421 with a brown leather strap and silver case, this classic Rolex Oyster timepiece exudes timeless style.
Oyster Speedking

Rolex Oyster Speedking 6421

1954–1968
30.5mm
A vintage Rolex Oyster Precision watch, model Rolex 6422, featuring a beige dial and classic brown leather strap.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6422

1953–1960
34mm
A classic Rolex Oyster 6444 wristwatch with a white dial and gold hour markers on a metal bracelet.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6444

1955–1963
34mm
A silver Rolex Oyster Royal 6426 Precision wristwatch with a cream dial and metal bracelet.
Oyster Royal

Rolex Oyster Royal 6426

1953–1989
34mm
Vintage Rolex Oyster 6480 watch with a cream dial, gold hour markers, and a black leather strap.
Oyster

Rolex Oyster 6480

1955–1960
34mm