The Watch
As Rolex prices continue to Soar, the Datejust, the Submariner, the Sea-Dweller, the GMT-Master, the Daytona, and even the Explorer these days are way beyond the average Joe with a dream of sporting a Rolex. Luckily the answer lies in the Reference 6426.
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The Rolex Oyster Precision 6426 is a quiet time only classic, an unsung hero, and an affordable entry point into what often seems like the most exclusive club in watchmaking.
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The Oyster Case is sized 34.5mm diameter, these 34.5mm cases were long considered to be less desirable than larger models from the company, but over the past few years, this has changed quite drastically. As size preferences have skewed slightly smaller, appreciation of these 34.5mm Oysters has risen thanks to an extremely comfortable on-the-wrist feel.
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This guy comes on the Original 7205 Rivet Bracelet with 60 end links and has a clasp date of '66.
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View this Oyster in a video: here
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The Specs
Age: c.1966.
Reference: 6426.
Movement: Manual Wind.
Calibre: 1225
Timekeeping: Keeping great time.
Service History: Serviced August 2023.
Dial: Original Rolex Factory Linen Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Measurements: Without/With Crown: 34.5mm/37.5mm End of lug to lug: 41.8mm
The Specs
Age: c.1966.
Reference: 6426.
Movement: Manual Wind.
Calibre: 1225
Timekeeping: Keeping great time.
Service History: Serviced August 2023.
Dial: Original Rolex Factory Linen Dial.
Case: All Stainless Steel
Measurements: Without/With Crown: 34.5mm/37.5mm End of lug to lug: 41.8mm
Bezel: Solid.
Water Resistant?: No.
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: On its original Rolex 7205 13 link Bracelet, 60 end links.
Lug Width: 19mm
Hands: Original Handset.
Crystal: Original.
Crown: Original.
Strap/Bracelet: On its original Rolex 7205 13 link Bracelet, 60 end links.
Lug Width: 19mm
Getting Acquainted
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Bits that stand out:
- Wonderful entry point Rolex.
- Silver Sunburst Dial.
- Rolex Bracelet.
- Excellent Quality Movement.
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Nitty Gritty:
-Some minor Scratches throughout the Case and Bracelet.
- Bracelet is fairly worn with some give but will still do a Service.
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Overall the Rolex is in nice honest Vintage condition.
The Case is in good order.
The Bracelet is in fair condition for its age with some give.
Crown screws down nicely and tightly.
Crystal in good nick.
The Dial is in good Vintage Order, with a few age related marks and looks absolutely fantastic on the Wrist.
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Fantastic everyday Rolex and Investment.
Fantastic everyday Rolex and Investment.