Ref 6424: an unusual oyster

Dan S · Apr 10, 2023

Being honest, I bought this for the 7206 rivet bracelet (which needs some restoration), but I think the watch is an interesting reference that I've never handled before, a 36mm hand-winding no-date oyster. This particular example from 1965 has alpha hands and thin coffin-shaped markers, which makes it extra stylish IMO. Under the right lighting, you can also see that the silver dial has circular brushing, in contrast with the typical sunburst. I'm still not sure whether this will stay with me, but I'm happy to have the opportunity to see one of these in person.

JwRosenthal · Apr 10, 2023

That’s a lovely watch and a nice change from the DJ’s we see so often.

Dan S · Apr 10, 2023

JwRosenthal
That’s a lovely watch and a nice change from the DJ’s we see so often.

Thanks James, I love the 36mm size and it's nice to have a no-date version as an option.

People sometimes complain about the combination of a screw-down crown and a hand-winding watch, because they are concerned that daily wear will potentially cause damage to the crown. I may be wrong, but my feeling is that if you use the crown properly, it's probably not a major issue. The crown on this one feels great with good thread depth.

rendo · Apr 10, 2023

Simple, elegant and the right size case (at least for me). Thanks for sharing.

Walrus · Apr 10, 2023

I love it’s simplicity

calalum · Apr 10, 2023

Classic old school look and feel. Enjoy it Dan.

Scarecrow Boat · Apr 10, 2023

I love the simple elegance of this one. It’s understated and I appreciate that. I enjoy the radial graining of the dial and the dome of the crystal presents it all well. I would understand why you may hold on to this one as it’s simply unique and beautiful in that, but if you do decide to pass it on, I would be curious to learn more about it 😀

slique12 · Apr 11, 2023

This one is a beauty, great catch Dan! These radial brushed dials are quite uncommon and rather lovely in hand. That said my favorite aspect of these 36mm manual wind Oysters is their supreme comfort on the wrist. All of the 36mm wrist presence without some of the bulk from the automatic calibers.

cristos71 · Apr 11, 2023

Dan S
People sometimes complain about the combination of a screw-down crown and a hand-winding watch, because they are concerned that daily wear will potentially cause damage to the crown. I may be wrong, but my feeling is that if you use the crown properly, it's probably not a major issue. The crown on this one feels great with good thread depth.

I've had a couple of manual winds with screw down crowns and they had to go for exactly that reason. On an automatic it's a great feature, but on a manual I found it to be a PITA although no quite as annoying as screw down chronograph pushers....now they really do make my blood boil 😁

Fallout Boy · Apr 11, 2023

Nice catch! This type of bracelet is stunning , even if it takes some restauration....👍

Dan S · Apr 11, 2023

Fallout Boy
Nice catch! This type of bracelet is stunning , even if it takes some restauration....👍

I have really become a fan of the rivet bracelets.

Meyrin · Apr 11, 2023

Thanks for your post! I really love these vintage no-date, three-hands Rolexes. Yours is beautiful, so classic, elegant and simple. But I was also rather embarrassed...🙁 I had no idea that Rolex once made rivet Oyster bracelets: I thought that was Tudor´s department! Goes to show you never stop learning! Cheers!

JwRosenthal · Apr 11, 2023

Meyrin
Thanks for your post! I really love these vintage no-date, three-hands Rolexes. Yours is beautiful, so classic, elegant and simple. But I was also rather embarrassed...🙁 I had no idea that Rolex once made rivet Oyster bracelets: I thought that was Tudor´s department! Goes to show you never stop learning! Cheers!

I will be pedantic and correct this in my continuing effort to jab at Rolex- they didn’t make rivet bracelets, they had them made for them…just as they didn’t invent the jubilee or the oyster- they co-opted them 😜

TexOmega · Apr 11, 2023

Great size and design.👍

Ref 6424: an unusual oyster

Dan S

JwRosenthal

Dan S

rendo

Walrus

calalum

Scarecrow Boat

slique12

cristos71

Fallout Boy

Dan S

Meyrin

JwRosenthal

TexOmega

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