Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6284

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6284 is a mid-1950s automatic watch that combines the elegance of early post-war Rolex design with the brand’s reliable technical advancements. This reference typically features a 34mm case in stainless steel or 18k gold, often paired with a smooth, engine-turned, or fluted bezel, and topped with a domed acrylic crystal. At the heart of the 6284 is the Rolex Caliber 645, a dependable bi-directional self-winding movement with a 42-hour power reserve, which helped define Rolex’s mid-century performance standards. The dials vary but commonly feature silver or champagne finishes with applied baton or dagger hour markers, dauphine hands, and occasionally radium lume plots for legibility. The watch has a lug-to-lug measurement of approximately 42mm and a lug width of 19mm, maintaining a versatile and comfortable fit. Its solid Oyster case construction with a screw-down crown and caseback delivered the water resistance Rolex was known for, and it represents a significant period in the brand’s pursuit of durable, automatic everyday watches. The 6284 is not a frequently encountered reference but is valued for its vintage charm, technical reliability, and faithful representation of Rolex’s design during the transitional 1950s.