Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18ct Guilloché Dial 1953

£3,595

100% Genuine & All Original

Fully Restored, Serviced and Guaranteed

A Beautiful Well Cared For and Lightly Used Rolex Oyster Perpetual Bubble Back

Wonderful 1950’s Rolex , – ‘Dauphine’ Hands over a ‘Guilloché Dial’ – Superbly Restored!

18K Solid Gold Rolex Swiss Hallmarked Case, Size Large 34mm not inc the Rolex Oyster Crown

A High Grade Cal.645 20 Jewels, Automatic Movement Just Serviced in Superb Condition!

Officially Certified Superlative Chronometer Grade, Highly Accurate Movement

Spotless 18ct Smooth Bezel, Case and Bubble-Back

All in Absolutely Top Grade & Simply Stunning Condition

High Quality Rolex Strap with Gold Plated Rolex Buckle

The Watch is offered with 12 months Written Warranty*

The Rolex Presentation Box Shown is Included.

  – vgw ref R206

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The service from Vintage Gold Watches was as per usual Fantastic, the watch arrived when expected and was extremely well packaged as usual. The watch was even nicer than the photos and went straight onto my wrist. Another fantastic acquisition for my growing collection. VGW is the first and so f
Andrew S via Feefo 29/1/2024
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From start to finish the service I have received has been excellent. Kirsty has kept me informed all the way and the level of the finished repair to a very old and worn vintage watch was exemplary.
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My watch has just arrived and it looks even better in real life! Just wanted to say a massive thank you to John and everyone there for the help you gave me in securing my dream watch. Cannot recommend your company highly enough. Thank you so much. Mike
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The watch arrived safely together with all its paperwork and looks lovely both on and off the wrist. It is very beautiful and understated. So a definite “yes” from all of us. Happy Christmas to you all Very best wishes Stephen
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ABOUT THIS WATCH

Description  – vgw ref R206

Here we have a beautiful, fully restored Rolex Oyster Perpetual 18K Automatic, Bubble-Back, from 1953. This watch has been pampered, i.e. very well cared for and is in wonderful condition. It has its original and rare Guilloché (vertical cut) dial which has been superbly restored. The high grade Cal.645, Certified Chronometer Grade (highly accurate and highly reliable) automatic movement has been fully restored using only original parts as required. The 34mm Bubble-Back case with a Super Oyster crown has been carefully and lightly polished just enough to bring it back to top original condition. This model the 6084, is the same as worn by Sir Edmond Hillary when in 1953, he and Tenzing Norgay successfully climbed Everest for the first time. During which, the watch performed faultlessly.

The Dial

This beautiful, simple and elegant dial design is Rolex at it’s best and could easily pass for a contemporary ‘Heritage’ design. The gold Dauphine hands, needle seconds hand and guilt arrowhead hour markers and Rolex Crown at 12 o’clock are all classic Rolex 1950s motifs. The dial is signed Rolex (the brand), Oyster (denoting the waterproof case), and Perpetual (denoting the automatic movement). The dial is also signed ‘Officially Certified Chronometer’ indicating the movement qualified as ‘Chronometer’ grade, i.e. highly accurate and highly reliable by COSC the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute. This watch is particularly special due to it’s Guilloché (vertical cut) dial which is a distinctive feature of this watch. It catches the light wonderfully, – depending on the source and direction it changes colour slightly between silver and white.

The Case

This original Rolex, Swiss hallmarked 18K solid gold case, measures 34mm in diameter not including the original Rolex Super Oyster crown. The case, case-back and bezel are all in superb condition with no marks or scratches visible to the naked eye. The bezel is the sought after smooth type and with the simple non-date dial, it gives the watch an elegant and understated look. The screw down  case-back and the sealed ‘Super Oyster’ crown effectively made the watch impervious to water and dust when new.*  Inside, the case-back is marked 0.750 18K, along with two Swiss 18ct hallmarks and the beautiful older Rolex scroll: GENEVA R SWISS ROLEX PATENTED along with the model number: 6084.

*Note vintage watches should be kept clean and dry at all times.

The Movement

This is the original high grade “Officially Certified Chronometer” 20 Jewels, Calibre.645 movement which is highly regarded for being particularly accurate, reliable and strong.  It is signed ROLEX PERPETUAL CHRONOMETER and SWISS MADE. The movement is working perfectly following a thorough overhaul and service by our watchmaker. It carries the correct movement numbers F661xx and 083xx. The movement has been calibrated and timed and is running strongly and accurately at ± 15 seconds per day and is now ready for many more years of reliable service. The watch is offered with twelve months warranty on the movement*. *Please note, the warranty is only applicable if the ‘Buy It Now’ price is paid.

The Strap and Buckle

The watch is fitted with a very high quality, part-used original Rolex dark brown, soft crocodile leather strap. The strap is fitted with a matching Rolex gold plated buckle. Please note, if a different colour or different style strap is preferred please let us know and we will do our best to oblige one free of charge.

The Box and Papers

Although there are no original papers with this watch, all the numbers and markings on the watch are all correct, dating the watch to 1953. A detailed written receipt, with a 12 months warranty* and a separate insurance valuation for the replacement value will be provided at the time of sale. The Rolex presentation box shown in the photographs is included in the sale.

*Note 12 months warranty is only applicable if the full list price is paid.

In Conclusion

This is a superb early example the iconic gent’s early 1950s Rolex in 18ct gold and in immaculate condition. It is particularly special due to it’s superb condition and its Guilloché dial.

This watch  completely practical and ready for wear as an everyday watch and treated carefully it will give many years good service. It will also be an excellent investment and heirloom piece, particularly if kept in such good condition. And even though vintage Rolex prices have risen recently, we still feel good examples of their gold watches such as this, are undervalued. And as each year goes by, the world market for vintage gold Rolex watches will continues to expand and prices climb ever higher.

So this is a highly collectable vintage gold watch from horology’s most famous name which will provide an excellent financial investment as well as something to treasure and enjoy!

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If you have any questions please call 020 7727 7095 or 07515 949 250 or +44 7515949250 if calling from overseas.

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