Rolex Oyster Perpetual 6564

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6564 is a mid-century classic that exemplifies the clean, utilitarian design language Rolex employed throughout the 1950s. Produced from the mid-1950s through the early 1960s, the 6564 features a 34mm stainless steel case, most often with a smooth or engine-turned bezel, and a domed acrylic crystal. The reference houses the Rolex Caliber 1030, a bi-directional self-winding movement known for its precision, robustness, and roughly 42-hour power reserve. Dial variants for this reference are typically conservative—featuring silver, champagne, or black backgrounds with applied indices or dagger markers and dauphine hands, occasionally accompanied by radium or tritium lume plots. Its lug-to-lug measurement is approximately 42mm, and it has a lug width of 19mm. The Oyster case construction ensures water resistance thanks to the screw-down crown and caseback. As one of the more common and accessible vintage Oyster Perpetual references, the 6564 is appreciated for its balanced proportions, simplicity, and reliability. It remains a popular entry point for collectors looking to explore Rolex’s mid-century offerings.