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1954 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback

$5,369
£4,124.80
€4,739.35
CA$7,552.16
A$8,484.52
CHF 4,433.17
MX$103,557.50
NOK 56,288.35
SEK 52,983.63
DKK 35,366.81

About the Item

NAMED ONE OF WATCHPRO MAGAZINE’S “HOT 100” - THE TOP 100 INFLUENCERS OF THE U.S. WATCH INDUSTRY. HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU? We’re new to offering our carefully curated collection on 1stDibs, but we have sold over 10,000 fine watches and exceptionally served thousands of customers with a 5.0 star rating on other online sites. 1954 ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL Classic Vintage Mens Automatic Watch with Bubbleback, Ref. 6284 - Stainless Steel Gorgeous Restored Condition - Fully Rolex - 1 Year Warranty Today's offering showcases this fantastic Rolex Oyster Perpetual "semi-bubbleback" reference 6284 in true expertly restored condition. The Oyster Perpetual clearly demonstrates the qualities associated with classic Rolex watches: precision, reliability, durability, and class. Its dial has numerals at the primary hours, in the so-called "Explorer configuration." Not seen as often as the date models, its "no date" dial and understated case give it a really pleasing and clean classic style. It's a watch that is perfectly at home being worn everyday or only for special occasions. Housed in one of Rolex's watertight Oyster cases, the wristwatch originally offered its owner complete protection against water, dust, and perspiration. Inside the rugged case Rolex placed one of their so-called "Bubbleback" early self-winding movements, the A260, keeping the watch powered by movements of the wrist. It has fully Rolex parts and has just finished a true expertly done sympathetic restoration. It presents in gorgeous condition. Our photos couldn't begin to do it justice. It presents as a 9.7 out of 10. Its case presents as beautiful mint condition. Its light silver honeycomb dial has been flawlessly restored - its printing could pass as Rolex factory done, even under magnification. Its later period Rolex Oyster bracelet has fairly mild stretch - its finish presents as mint. As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). It is running extremely strong and true, keeping time better than many new Rolex watches in our testing recording position. For the finishing touch, we have meticulously detailed it making it ready for immediate enjoyment. Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. A seven decade old Rolex that presents like new on the wrist! Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Detailed Appraisal: Country of origin: Switzerland Maker: Rolex Year made: Third quarter of 1954 Serial no.: 657,284 Model: Ref. 6284, Oyster Perpetual Designed for: Men Function: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Case material: Stainless steel Case condition: Presents as beautiful mint Case markings (inside): Rolex, Geneva Swiss, Patented, Stainless Steel, III 54, 6285 strikethrough with 6284 engraved Dial: Light silver with honeycomb texturing, applied gold faceted dart indexes and Rolex coronet and Arabic numerals at the primary hours in an "Explorer style", signed Rolex, outer minute/second division with 1/2 second markings, sepia tone luminous dots, expertly restored Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick Hands: Original, gold "alphas" with blue steel steel counterweighted seconds Movement type: Cal. A260, rhodium plated, 18 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures, 5 positions, shock absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring Band: Later period Rolex Oyster bracelet ref. 78350 with correct 557 end pieces, sized to fit a wrist up to approx. 8 inches, adjustable, fairly mild stretch, finish presents as mint Width between lugs: 19mm Crystal:  Acrylic, excellent condition Servicing: As part of the restoration, a Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $795 value). Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please message us for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate SKU 10143
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Strap Material:
    Stainless Steel
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1.34 in (34 mm)
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1954
  • Condition:
    It presents in gorgeous condition. It presents as a 9.7 out of 10. Its dial has numerals at the primary hours, in the so-called "Explorer configuration." Its case presents as beautiful mint condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Suwanee, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 101431stDibs: LU4333226630472

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