Rolex Precision 9k Gold, 1958

If you're after vintage elegance with a quiet kind of confidence, this 1950s Rolex Precision is well worth a closer look.

Dated by its Edinburgh hallmark to around 1958, this beautifully proportioned piece measures 33mm across and features a classic 9ct gold case with elongated lugs and a slim, dressy profile. It’s the kind of watch that feels equally at home under a cuff or rolled-up sleeve—refined, but never trying too hard.

The creamy silver dial keeps things simple and charming with Arabic numerals, a minute track, and ‘Precision’ text at six o’clock. Subtle signs of age only add to the warmth of the piece. The gold feuille hands glide over the dial with poise, while a blued-steel seconds hand adds just a flicker of contrast.

Powering the watch is Rolex’s hand-wound calibre 1210—a reliable, workhorse movement from an era when Rolex still favoured understated precision over over-the-top declarations. There’s something undeniably satisfying about winding it each morning, knowing you're keeping a 1950s mechanical heart ticking on your wrist.

It’s fitted to a brand new black leather strap, while not original, it completes the look effortlessly and is ready to wear straight away.

This is a lovely option for someone dipping a toe into vintage Rolex or looking to add a more delicate, classically proportioned piece to their collection. And with only one available—and prices for gold Rolex pieces of this era creeping steadily up—it’s likely to be snapped up sooner rather than later. 

That said, if it arrives and isn’t quite right, no problem—you’ve got 14 days to return it. But something tells us you’ll want to keep it exactly where it is: on your wrist.