Rolex Oyster Perpetual in 18ct Yellow Gold with Black Dial - 6564 mid 1950's

This amazing watch is a vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual reference 6564, produced in the mid-1950s and powered by Rolex’s early in-house automatic calibre 1030 movement. The reference 6564 is a well-known early Oyster Perpetual model, representing an important period in Rolex history when the brand introduced its first fully in-house automatic movements.

Case & Dial

• Solid 18k yellow gold Oyster case with screw-down caseback

• Original scratch free acrylic crystal

• Fluted 18k yellow gold bezel

• Original black dial with applied gold hour markers

• Gold dauphine hands

• Original Rolex signed screw-down crown

The case remains in attractive vintage condition, showing honest signs of wear commensurate with age. As is common with gold Rolex watches originally supplied on bracelets, there is evidence of historical bracelet wear between the lugs, now concealed by the strap when worn.

Movement

• Rolex calibre 1030, automatic

• 25 jewels

• Temperature-adjusted

• Fully serviced and in good working order

The calibre 1030 was Rolex’s first true in-house automatic movement and is highly regarded by collectors for its historical significance.

Strap & Buckle

• Fitted with an aftermarket black leather strap

• Fitted with a gold-plated Rolex-signed buckle (aftermarket, not solid gold)

Please note: the strap and buckle are not original to the watch and are disclosed as aftermarket replacements.

Summary

• Reference: 6564

• Circa: mid-1950s

• Case material: 18k yellow gold

• Movement: Rolex automatic calibre 1030

• Strap: aftermarket leather

• Buckle: gold-plated Rolex-signed (aftermarket)

This piece is a genuine vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual with correct period movement and case reference, offered in honest condition with transparent disclosure of all non-original components.