Rolex - Oyster Perpetual Date - 6534 - Uomo - 1950-1959

Rare Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Ref. 6534 (c. 1950s) – Linen Mosaic Dial – Full Set with Box & Original Bracelet – Recently Serviced

An extraordinary find for discerning vintage horology purists: an early-production Rolex Oyster Perpetual Date Reference 6534 from the mid-1950s. This exceptional piece hails from the legendary transitional era of Rolex manufacturing and is powered by the highly coveted Caliber 1030 automatic movement, notable as the brand's first bidirectional self-winding mechanism.
This lot is curated as the ultimate Master Collector's Package. It contains the original, period-correct stainless steel Oyster link bracelet alongside a brand-new, premium genuine Crocodile leather strap fitted with an authentic OEM Rolex pin buckle. This dual-strap bundle allows the next owner to effortlessly swap between the watch’s historic tool heritage and a refined, mid-century dress aesthetic. The watch is accompanied by an authentic vintage Rolex presentation box.

Key Technical & Design Characteristics:
• Reference Number: 6534 (stamped clearly between the 12 o'clock lugs and mirrored on the inner case back).
• Movement: Genuine in-house Rolex Caliber 1030 automatic self-winding movement.
• Rotor Variant: Highly collectible and scarce original "Butterfly" cutout oscillating weight design.
• Jewel Count: 25 Fine Rubies (Engraved: "Adjusted Five (5) Positions and Temperature").
• Dial Variant: Magnificent gold/champagne linen mosaic dial featuring a cross-hatched, fabric-like finish that catches the light beautifully and displays crisp, intact typography.
• Hands/Markers: Early-production, classic faceted doorstop hour indices paired with elegant alpha/dauphine hands.
• Date Wheel: Classic monochromatic vintage date display wheel.
• Case Specs: 34mm stainless steel Oyster case (excluding the signed screw-down crown).

Condition Report & Provenance:
• Mechanical: Recently undergone a comprehensive professional service by a specialist vintage watchmaker. The historical Caliber 1030 movement is in pristine mechanical health—completely free of oxidation, running smoothly, and keeping very accurate time. The date transition operates precisely.
• Dial & Case: The rare linen dial is beautifully preserved with no signs of water ingress or aggressive aging spots common for this era. The stainless steel case retains thick, symmetrical lugs with strong brushwork lines and sharp lug holes. The inner case back features exceptionally clean factory perlage graining and pristine threads.
• Bracelet & Straps: Includes the original genuine stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet exhibiting excellent structural integrity and very minimal vintage stretch. Also bundled is a brand-new, high-grade brown genuine Crocodile leather strap completed with a genuine vintage steel OEM Rolex pin buckle.

Please be advice that Custom Duty are required to be paid by buyer.
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