
Vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision Watch
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision wristwatch, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s. The watch features a stainless steel case with a polished smooth bezel and integrated lugs, exhibiting a distinct mid-century aesthetic. The cream-colored or champagne dial shows significant signs of age, specifically 'stippling' or 'tropical' patina consisting of fine, evenly distributed spotting across the surface. The dial is marked with a raised silver Rolex coronet at the 12 o'clock position and applied silver baton hour markers. Text on the dial includes 'ROLEX OYSTER SPEEDKING' below the 12 o'clock mark and 'PRECISION' above 6 o'clock. It utilizes silver dauphine-style hands for the hours and minutes, accompanied by a blued-steel centered seconds hand, which is a classic design hallmark of this era. The watch is mounted on an aftermarket black leather strap with a crocodile or alligator grain pattern. The overall condition shows signs of moderate wear consistent with its age, including surface scratches on the stainless steel case and bezel, and the aforementioned tropicalization of the dial, which is often desirable among certain collectors of vintage horology. The movement is presumed to be a manual-wind caliber, typical for the 'Precision' line of that period.
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Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,500
Basic Information
Category
Luxury Watches / Vintage Horology
Appraised On
January 29, 2026
Estimated Value
$2,500 - $3,500
Item Description
This is a vintage Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision wristwatch, likely dating from the 1950s or 1960s. The watch features a stainless steel case with a polished smooth bezel and integrated lugs, exhibiting a distinct mid-century aesthetic. The cream-colored or champagne dial shows significant signs of age, specifically 'stippling' or 'tropical' patina consisting of fine, evenly distributed spotting across the surface. The dial is marked with a raised silver Rolex coronet at the 12 o'clock position and applied silver baton hour markers. Text on the dial includes 'ROLEX OYSTER SPEEDKING' below the 12 o'clock mark and 'PRECISION' above 6 o'clock. It utilizes silver dauphine-style hands for the hours and minutes, accompanied by a blued-steel centered seconds hand, which is a classic design hallmark of this era. The watch is mounted on an aftermarket black leather strap with a crocodile or alligator grain pattern. The overall condition shows signs of moderate wear consistent with its age, including surface scratches on the stainless steel case and bezel, and the aforementioned tropicalization of the dial, which is often desirable among certain collectors of vintage horology. The movement is presumed to be a manual-wind caliber, typical for the 'Precision' line of that period.
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