Rolex Oyster Royal 6246

The Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6246 is a manually-wound wristwatch produced in the early 1950s, characterized by its durable construction and refined, understated appearance. It features a 34mm stainless steel Oyster case, complete with a smooth bezel, acrylic crystal, and Rolex’s signature screw-down crown and caseback, ensuring a basic level of water resistance. This reference is powered by the Rolex Caliber 710, a manually-wound movement used during the period for reliable timekeeping. Dials were commonly silver or off-white, fitted with applied baton or Arabic numeral hour markers, and paired with slender hands, offering a clean and legible layout. With a lug-to-lug span of approximately 41mm and a lug width of 19mm, the watch maintains balanced, wearable proportions. The 6246 is part of the ‘Oyster Royal’ line, a slightly elevated version of Rolex’s standard time-only offerings, intended to deliver a more refined experience without sacrificing the brand’s hallmark robustness. It remains a niche but appreciated piece among vintage Rolex collectors for its early post-war design and simplicity.