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Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426

Partially verified

This vintage Rolex Oyster Precision, reference 6426, is a manual-wind men's wristwatch from the 1960s. The timepiece is fitted with a black dial, gold-colored baton indices, and slim hands, with the Rolex crown insignia at the 12 o'clock position and the word 'Precision' printed near the bottom. It operates on a 17-jewel mechanical manual-wind movement, a configuration chosen to maintain a slimmer case profile compared to self-winding models. The watch is presented on a black leather strap equipped with a folding deployant clasp. The auction description reports that the watch is in very good condition, noting that while it shows minor, natural signs of use on the case and crystal, it functions accurately.

Front view showing the black dial, gold markers, and stainless steel Oyster case.
Front view showing the black dial, gold markers, and stainless steel Oyster case. — Zamanito. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
zamanito.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-wind wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Rolex
Reference
6426
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
circa 1960s
Source-reported place
Switzerland

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The design incorporates a screw-down crown marked with the Rolex emblem, a key element of the Oyster case architecture. The case features a combination of polished and brushed edges, providing a utilitarian appearance.

The black dial is accented with gold-toned, linear hour markers and slim hands that create a visual contrast. The Rolex crown logo is positioned at the 12 o'clock mark, with 'Precision' printed near the bottom of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت دارای بدنه‌ای از جنس استیل ضدزنگ با قطر ۳۴ میلی‌متر بوده”
  • “تاج کوک از نوع پیچی با نشان حکاکی‌شده رولکس طراحی شده”
  • “صفحه مشکی ساعت با نشانگرهای خطی به رنگ طلایی”
  • “در بخش پایینی صفحه عبارت Precision درج گردیده است”

Movement and Function

The watch is powered by a mechanical, manual-wind movement containing 17 jewels.

According to the auction description, the movement is in good working order and performs accurately.

Evidence for this section
  • “موتور ساعت از نوع مکانیکی کوک دستی با ۱۷ سنگ جواهری است”
  • “این مدل به دلیل حذف پیچیدگی‌هایی چون تقویم یا مکانیزم اتوماتیک، ضخامت باریک‌تری نسبت به همتایان اتوماتیک خود داشته”
  • “کارکرد آن سالم و دقیق گزارش شده است”

Condition and Attribution

The auction description reports the watch to be in very good condition, noting that the case and crystal exhibit minor, natural signs of use commensurate with age. No information regarding past maintenance, internal service history, or the presence of replacement components has been provided by the source.

Attribution of the watch to the 1960s is based on the source's assessment of the reference 6426 model line. Users are advised that this record is based on provided data, and the platform does not provide an independent verification of authenticity or technical history.

Evidence for this section
  • “ساعت در وضعیت بسیار خوب ارزیابی شده”
  • “قاب و کریستال دارای شرایط مناسبی هستند و تنها نشانه‌های جزئی و طبیعی ناشی از استفاده روی آن‌ها قابل مشاهده است”
  • “اطلاعاتی در خصوص جزئیات سرویس‌های پیشین موتور یا قطعات تعویضی توسط منبع قید نشده است”

Open research questions

  • Can the movement serial number be provided to confirm the specific production year within the 1960s?
  • Are there records confirming that the hands and dial are original to the 1960s production of the 6426 reference?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
BrandRolex“برند: Rolex”
Reference6426“شماره رفرنس: 6426”
Case materialStainless steel“جنس قاب: استیل ضدزنگ”
MovementManual-wind, 17 jewels“نوع مکانیزم: کوکی دستی”
Diameter34 mm“قطر قاب: ۳۴ میلی‌متر”
Production era1960s“این نمونه متعلق به حدود دهه ۱۹۶۰ میلادی است”
OriginSwitzerland“Country: سوئیس”

Visible details

  • Black dial with gold-colored indices and hands
  • Stainless steel case with 34 mm diameter
  • Screw-down crown with Rolex logo
  • Leather strap with folding deployant clasp

Research qualifications

  • No documentation provided regarding previous service history or replacement parts
  • Dating is approximate based on the source's general range

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

ساعت مچی مردانه Rolex Oyster Precision رفرنس 6426

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 2b0d346f83

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