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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549
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Vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6549

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Why We Love This Watch
This vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual ref. 6549 is a quietly compelling vintage reference, embodying the understated proportions and robust simplicity that define early Oyster Perpetuals. Its classic Oyster architecture and automatic movement make it particularly appealing to collectors drawn to Rolex’s formative postwar era rather than the more obvious sports references.
$5,139.86 Rolex Oyster Perpetual Oyster Perpetual 6549 Circa 1958 193347 Vintage
Unworn: Mint condition, no signs of wear.
Excellent: Very slight signs of wear.
Very Good: Light to normal wear.
Good: Wearable, with visible signs of wear.
Vintage: Typically 30+ years old; condition varies.

Note: All watches are 100% authentic. They are polished as needed but may still have minor scratches.
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Steel and Rose Gold Acrylic 31MM 18k Rose Gold Engine Turned Solid 395XXX No Date Stainless Steel Oyster Rivet

This Oyster Perpetual ref. 6549 is in overall great vintage condition. The case is in good condition with some scratches and nicks. The back of the case is stamped "6549" and "III.1958." Serial and reference numbers are clearly visible in between the lugs. The pink gold engine-turned bezel has remained sharp. The dial has developed patina and some wear mainly around the lower half of the dial from 5-8 o'clock; there is also some wear around the periphery on the lower section of the dial too. Most of the lume plots on the dial are still intact and have developed a dark patina. The hands have developed patina and the lume in the hands is still intact but has aged to a similar color as the lume on the dial. This has a rivet Oyster bracelet with no. 51 end links and 11 links in total. The bracelet is in overall good condition with stretch between the links which is not uncommon. The inside clasp is stamped "B" corresponding to 1977 indicating the blades are later replacements. 

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is one of the brand’s most iconic watches, combining two of Rolex’s earliest innovations: the waterproof Oyster case and Perpetual movement. This ref. 6549, produced in the late 1950s, features a pink gold engine-turned bezel, pink gold crown, and matching dial hardware - a not so common combination. We especially love the minimal text on the upper half of the dial. The watch has an older-style case, rivet-link Oyster bracelet, white dial with luminous plots, and caliber 1130 self-winding movement. At 31mm, it is an easy size for either a man or woman to wear.


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