Rolex Oyster 6424

The Rolex Oyster ref. 6424 is a classic time-only manual-wind wristwatch produced during the 1950s and early 1960s. This reference was housed in a 36mm stainless steel Oyster case, slightly larger than many contemporaneous Rolex models, offering a more pronounced wrist presence. It features a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and the signature screw-down crown and caseback, preserving the brand’s standard for water resistance. The movement inside is the Rolex Caliber 1210, a manual-wind, no-date caliber known for its simplicity and durability. Dial variants typically include silver or cream tones with clean stick or numeral hour markers and straight pencil-style hands. The watch measures approximately 44mm lug-to-lug and has a lug width of 20mm, maintaining balanced proportions despite its slightly larger case size. The ref. 6424 is particularly appreciated by collectors for its minimalist design, reliable mechanics, and uncommon 36mm dimension within vintage manual-wind Rolex offerings.