Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6427
Year: 1978.
Movement: Rolex manual wind 1220 calibre.
Case Size: 34mm steel case. Very sharp condition.
Dial: Original silver dial. Tritium lume.
Bezel: Engine turned bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1978.
Movement: Rolex manual wind 1220 calibre.
Case Size: 34mm steel case. Very sharp condition.
Dial: Original silver dial. Tritium lume.
Bezel: Engine turned bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Year: 1978.
Movement: Rolex manual wind 1220 calibre.
Case Size: 34mm steel case. Very sharp condition.
Dial: Original silver dial. Tritium lume.
Bezel: Engine turned bezel.
Crystal: Acrylic crystal.
Strap: Brown leather strap.
As with all watches bought from Watts On Watches, we offer a 12 month warranty on all purchases.
This watch comes as watch only. It is common for vintage watches to not come with box and papers. In the rare example that a watch does come with box and papers it will be mentioned in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and purchase documentation.
Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6427 – Silver Dial – Engine Turned Bezel
If you’re looking for classic Rolex design with subtle vintage charm, the Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6427 delivers in spades. This 1978 example is a refined time-only piece with all the iconic design cues Rolex collectors appreciate — from the sharp Oyster case to the beautifully finished engine turned bezel.
The 34mm stainless steel case remains in very sharp condition, retaining its crisp lugs and clean geometry. It wears effortlessly on the wrist, with just enough vintage presence to feel special without shouting for attention.
The original silver dial is clean and minimal, featuring applied baton hour markers and tritium lume plots that have aged beautifully. Paired with elegant stick hands and protected under an acrylic crystal, the aesthetic is timeless, balanced, and effortlessly versatile.
Inside, the manual-wind Rolex Calibre 1220 powers the watch with mechanical simplicity and reliability. It’s all finished with a warm brown leather strap, complementing the silver tones and giving it a classic, wearable feel.
🔑 Key Features:
Year: 1978
Reference: 6427
Movement: Rolex Calibre 1220, manual wind
Case Size: 34mm stainless steel, sharp condition
Dial: Original silver dial with tritium lume
Bezel: Engine turned bezel
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Brown leather strap
Set Includes: Watch only (with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and documentation)
💼 Why This Rolex 6427?
The Ref. 6427 is the perfect expression of understated Rolex design. It combines everyday wearability with true vintage appeal, and this example’s condition makes it a particularly attractive find. The engine turned bezel gives it a more detailed finish than standard smooth bezels, while the clean dial and sharp case offer lasting elegance.
🛠️ Condition & Authenticity
This watch is in excellent vintage condition, with a sharp case, clean dial, and no over-polishing. As with all watches from Watts On Watches, it has been professionally serviced, comes backed by our 12-month warranty, and is delivered in bespoke packaging with full purchase documentation.
🔎 Looking for a clean, reliable vintage Rolex with true classic styling?
The Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6427 is a watch you’ll never tire of wearing — now available at Watts On Watches.