A lovely example of the Rolex Oyster Royal 6144. Hailing from circa 1952, this 31mm manual wind vintage Rolex is perfect for those who prefer their watches understated and timeless.
The Rolex Oyster Royal was first introduced in 1933 and was known for its centrally pivoted second hand, as opposed to the traditional small subsidiary seconds register commonly used at the time.
Rolex being masters of finding niche audiences to market to, originally marketed the Royal to medical professionals, claiming that the large second hand would make it easier to measure a patient's heartbeat over a 60-second period.
However, as center seconds became more popular, the Oyster Royal was offered in both center and sub-seconds formats as we have here. The Royal name ultimately became more of a decorative feature, allowing Rolex to offer more models in its range.
Overall a lovely vintage Rolex dress watch that is sure to give its new owner decades of pleasure! We've really squeezed our margin on this to keep it under £2k. Its probably a matter of months, not years that (even us) will be able to sell any vintage Rolex under £2k so don't miss out!
the basics
Brand
Rolex
Model:
Oyster Royal
Reference:
6144
Year:
1952
SKU:
1830
THE CASE
Case Size (excluding crown):
31mm
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
MOVEMENT
Movement Type:
Manual
Movement Calibre:
700
CONDITION
Case Condition:
Good
Dial Condition:
Excellent
Glass Condition:
Excellent
Strap Condition:
Good
THE STRAP
Material:
Leather
Additional Information
Box & Papers:
Our Own
Brand
Rolex
Model:
Oyster Royal
Reference:
6144
Year:
1952
SKU:
1830
Case Size (excluding crown):
31mm
Case Material:
Stainless Steel
Movement Type:
Manual
Movement Calibre:
700
Case Condition:
Good
Dial Condition:
Excellent
Glass Condition:
Good
Strap Condition:
New
Material:
Leather
Box & Papers:
Our Own

Make this Rolex Oyster Royal 6144 yours today!
Shipping:
For orders placed before 2pm orders will be shipped the same day.
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Delivery Prices:
Delivery within the UK is Free. Delivery within Europe is £30. Delivery for the Rest of the World is £50.
Returns:
Don't like it or change your mind? Return it for a full refund with our 14 day, no hassle returns on all sales. See the full conditions here.
The Watches
Are all watches authenticated?
All our watches pass through a double authentication process to insure their authenticity. We also provide detailed photos of the watch from all angles to allow you to undertake your own anlysis. Finally as with everything, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly team
What if something goes wrong with the watch
Whilst all our watches are fully serviced before sale, if something does go wrong, we'll repair it for free as part of our 1 year warranty
Do watches come with original box and papers?
It depends on the individual watch. You can see details under "The Basics" heading on this page. For the majority of vintage watches their original box and papers have been lost to time. Whilst they are nice to have, it’s important to note that “box and papers” DO NOT authenticate a watch despite what many in our trade say. It’s also important to realise alot of sellers (including some of the most well known in the UK) put together full sets of box, papers, hang tags etc by buying blank paperwork and boxes in the secondary market. This is a very regrettable, but unfortunately common occurrence in the trade but something we will never do!
How do I know it will fit?
For metal bracelets we provide the size it will currently fit in the description section of this page. If this measurement is too large or too small we are able to assist in either adding or removing links. We also offer this service, post service on a at-cost basis (i.e. we don't add a margin).
Can you change the strap?
Absolutely! If you don't like the current strap, let us know and we'll change it for free! We maintain a broad selection of styles and can also source straps to your specification free of charge.
Can you source something similar?
Absolutely! If its not quite what you’re looking for just get in touch and we can source one with our Free, No Obligation sourcing service. You can contact us on phone, live chat or simply submit the details of what you’re looking for on our “Find a Watch” page.
Payment
What payment options do you offer?
We accept payment by all leading credit and debit cards, ApplePay as well as bank transfer.
Do you offer financing?
Currently we don't offer financing but it’s something we're exploring.
Shipping & Returns
Can you ship an order to arrive on a certain day?
We can certainly try! We can request with our shipment partners for delivery on a certain day but ultimately the exact delivery date is subject to a number of factors outside our control.
How do I return a watch?
Simply let us know you want to send the watch back within the 14 return period and return it to us via Royal Mail Special Delivery. We’ll process your refund the same day we receive the watch back.
Terms & Conditions
Terms & Conditions
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Rolex Oyster Royal 6144, 1952
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