Rolex Oysterdate Precision 'Honeycomb' Ref. 6494 Year 1956 (with Box)
Rolex Oysterdate Precision 'Honeycomb' Ref. 6494 Year 1956 (with Box)
Momentum by AIX Tempora, Ltd.
ICD Brookfield Place, Al Mustaqbal St, DIFC, POBox 506645
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
We often come across watches in the collectible range which are rare and important and most of these are usually the known popular and strong references, mostly Rolex Sports models, Day Dates or Datejusts. The Precisions usually don't enjoy that much attention but this little gem, the took our breath away when we saw it. We got more excited than when buying a Daytona or Submariner. The present Rolex Oysterdate reference 6494 has lots of charm in the original Honeycomb which is in a beautiful condition. The red depth rating in combination with the Roulette date add a lot to the beauty of this watch. The radium is original and honest and reflects the best of the 1950's. An extremely interesting watch you hardly find on the market in this condition.
SKU | 1.1.661 |
Brand | Rolex |
Model | Oysterdate Precision 'Honeycomb' |
Ref. No. | 6494 |
Serial No. | 47xxx |
Year | 1956 |
Gender | Gents |
Case Size | 34mm |
Case | Excellent case that has been polished in the past. Lugs remain straight and even. |
Bracelet / Strap | Excellent and rare stretch Oyster bracelet with hardly any stretch from wear, clasp stamped 56 |
Dial | Excellent and very rare off-white Honeycomb dial with red depth rating and Roulette date. The original Radium markers. The minute hand has lost the radium which probably left a light mark at 2' o clock. Radium reacts correctly to UV and Geiger |
Price | Sold |
Crystal | Acrylic |
Movement | Manual |
Functions | Date |
Condition | Mint |
Box | Period faux lizard box and carton with reference sticker |
Papers | No |

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