Form meets function with this gentleman's Vintage 1950s Rolex Oyster Perpetual Chronometer Watch, reference 6104. A round 18k yellow gold case surrounds the silver dial that houses the date display. A pair of yellow gold hands marks the automatic movement, which is shown through the applied yellow gold stick indicators as markers. Finishing this piece is the burgundy leather bracelet and gold buckle. This watch is in good vintage condition with scuffing on the case and case back, staining on the dial, tarnishing of the indicators and case.
Rolex is considered the leading name in luxury timepieces with a reliance on 4000 watchmakers throughout 100 countries worldwide. Rolex was founded by Hans Wilsdorf and his brother-in-law Alfred Davis in 1905 London as the Wilsdorf & Davis Co. The name Rolex was trademarked in 1908 and the company name was registered in1915. Rolex moved from London to Geneva, Switzerland in 1919. Rolex is credited with creating the first waterproof watch case. Rolex created three watch lines, which are the Oyster Perpetual, Professional and Cellini.