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Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 - Silver Dial - 1981

£2,750.00

  • Year: 1981.

  • Movement: Rolex manual wind 1220 movement.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial: Silver dial with tritium hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

  • Year: 1981.

  • Movement: Rolex manual wind 1220 movement.

  • Case Size: 34mm.

  • Dial: Silver dial with tritium hands and markers.

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal.

  • Strap: Black leather strap.

  • This watch is sold as watch only, which is typical for vintage timepieces. We place greater value on condition, originality, and overall integrity than on whether a box or papers happen to be present. Many vintage watches have lost their packaging over time, and we don’t believe in inflating prices with non-original extras.

    If a watch does include genuine box and papers, this will always be clearly noted in the description. All purchases come with bespoke Watts On Watches packaging and full purchase documentation.

  • Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase comes with a 12-month warranty as standard.

The Rolex Oyster Precision Ref. 6426 is one of the most understated and charming models from Rolex’s vintage era — a watch that perfectly embodies the brand’s minimalist design philosophy of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

This 1981 example features a silver sunburst dial with crisp tritium hour markers and matching hands, creating a timeless aesthetic that pairs effortlessly with both formal and casual wear. At 34mm, the stainless-steel Oyster case provides elegant proportions while still retaining a robust, sporty presence typical of Rolex.

Inside beats the Rolex Calibre 1220 manual wind movement, celebrated for its reliability and precision. The manual calibre gives the wearer a tactile connection to the watch — a daily ritual that underscores the craftsmanship of Rolex watchmaking.

Key Features

  • Reference: 6426

  • Year: 1981

  • Movement: Rolex Calibre 1220 manual wind

  • Case: 34mm stainless steel

  • Dial: Silver dial with tritium hands and markers

  • Crystal: Acrylic crystal

  • Strap: Black leather strap

A Word on Condition

This example remains in excellent vintage condition. The case shows strong lines with light, honest wear consistent with age. The dial is clean and evenly toned, with beautifully preserved tritium lume that has aged to a warm, creamy hue. The acrylic crystal shows only minimal marks, typical for a watch of this era.

Why Buy This Watch

The Oyster Precision series represents Rolex at its most pure — manual wind, time-only, and built to last a lifetime. Collectors value the 6426 for its simplicity, wearable size, and enduring mechanical reliability.

For anyone looking to enter the world of vintage Rolex, this reference is an excellent starting point — affordable, classic, and historically significant as one of the final manual-wind Oysters produced before Rolex transitioned entirely to automatic movements.

Every watch we sell is fully inspected and professionally serviced to meet our exacting standards. We stand by the quality of our stock, which is why every purchase includes bespoke Watts On Watches packaging, full purchase documentation, and a 12-month Watts On Watches warranty for complete peace of mind.