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Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6427, full set, sold by Santarelli, Buenos Aires

1950 | Yellow gold | Automatic | 34.0mm

Sale price€5.900,00

The Oyster Royal name ran through the Rolex catalog from the 1930s into the 1960s, sitting alongside the automatic Oyster Perpetual as the brand's manually wound, less heralded offering. Reference 6427 belongs to that lineage, built around the 34mm steel Oyster case and powered by the caliber 1210, a robust hand wound movement that gave these watches real longevity despite never carrying the attention their automatic siblings did.

This example wears its finely engine turned bezel and a clean silver dial with applied baton markers, on the original Oyster bracelet. What sets it apart is the story that comes with it: the full set includes its original box, original invoice and warranty papers from Santarelli, the Buenos Aires retailer whose label still sits inside the lid, alongside period invoices bearing the original owner's handwriting.

A genuinely charming piece of provenance, the kind that rarely survives intact. For anyone who cares as much about where a watch has been as what it is, this one tells a real story.

Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6427, full set, sold by Santarelli, Buenos Aires
Rolex Oyster Royal ref. 6427, full set, sold by Santarelli, Buenos Aires Sale price€5.900,00

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference   6593
Year  
1950
Diameter  
34.0 mm
Movement  
Automatic
Dial color  
Champagne
Case material  
Yellow gold
Bracelet material  
Leather
Accessories

  • Original bracelet
  • Papers
  • Box

CONDITION

Case  Very good
Dial  Very good
Movement  Serviced
Hands 
Very good
Crown  Very good
Warranty   12 months

Rolex

Founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf in London, Rolex quickly became a leader in watchmaking, renowned for its innovations, such as the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch, and the Perpetual movement, which introduced self-winding technology. Famous collections like the Submariner, Daytona, and Datejust have solidified Rolex as a symbol of luxury and precision, worn by explorers, athletes, and professionals worldwide.

Over the years, Rolex has become synonymous with quality and reliability, often seen as a benchmark for fine watchmaking. The brand’s attention to detail and mastery of engineering have made Rolex watches highly coveted by collectors. Rolex has also been a pioneering force in the development of professional tools for specific activities, such as diving, aviation, and motorsports, establishing a legacy that endures to this day.

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