Rolex Stainless Steel Air-King Super Precision Wristwatch Ref 5504 circa 1958

Rolex 1950’s midsize steel 6466 Oysterdate precision. Riveted stretch Rolex Oyster band from the mid 1950’s, buckle from the 1960's. Natural patin...

Men's 34mm Rolex air king 5500. Stainless steel case and oyster band. Circa 1966. 7.75 inches Length: 39.80mm Width: 34mm Band width at case: 19mm Case th...

Mid-Century all original, 1951 Rolex stainless steel oyster date precision wristwatch. Red date wheel. Original ruby steel riveted oyster band. Unpolished, ...

Pre-owned Rolex Oyster Perpetual Air-King 34mm Automatic Wristwatch in Steel with Silver Dial & Light Blue Markers On Brushed Oyster Bracelet. Model #114200, M Serial Number Circa 20...

Exquisite GENDER: Unisex MOVEMENT: Automatic CASE MATERIAL: Steel DIAL: 34mm DIAL COLOUR: Blue STRAP: 55mm BRACELET MATERIAL: Steel CONDITION: 10/10 MODEL NUMBER: 14000 SERIAL NU...

Today's offering showcases this uncommon and original Rolex Oyster Royal model #6144 encased in stainless steel. Built only in the early 1950's, these watches are fine and desirable. A Style Note: The Rolex Oyster Royal was introduced in 1933 and was in production for over 20 years. It was part of the models nicknamed “Flatback” by collectors. It was the perfect alternative to the Bubbleback, for clients looking for a slimmer case and non-hooded lugs. Its contained diameter is largely compensated by the strong character these true vintage Rolex offer thanks to the incredible variety of dial configurations that was offered at the time. Some Historical Perspective: The Oyster Precision is one of the most straightforward watches Rolex has ever built. The watch is truly about representing the essentials only, with no added distractions. This example is fitted in a 32mm stainless steel case with a smooth bezel, so it actually wears a little larger than its measurement might seem. Vintage collectors often get caught up in the infinitesimal details that intrigue further and further as you dive in. Yet sometimes, a watch presents itself up and is simple elegance with pure, simplistic, undeniable greatness. The stainless steel Oyster case is already an iconic vintage look, but when you add in an interestingly finished dial, and a manual-wind movement, the watch suddenly becomes something to write home about. Translating from Rolex, the "Precision" branding indicates a manually wound movement, just as "Perpetual" points to a self-winding or automatic movement powering the watch. Rolex watches like this one are consistently compelling, never going out of style. The last word on the dial is, of course, "Royal." This is one we do not see all too often; it was phased out right around the early 1960s time frame. It's always nice to have a little uncommon detail like this. Even your pickiest collector friends will give this a royal "huh, that's pretty cool." THE FINE PRINT Maker: Rolex Unique Characteristics: "Royal" designation on dial Excellent Dial Condition Flat Back design Extremely robust and enjoyable, the Flatback both goes back to the roots of the Oyster case history and continues today to provide a huge satisfaction to its wearer. The 6144 was also one of the relatively few Rolex models to feature the short-lived Super Oyster...