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Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 Bitonal Two Tone Dial 1956 Watch
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$4,900.00
Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 Bitonal Two Tone Dial 1956 Watch
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Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6494 in gold-plated stainless steel featuring rare bitonal two-tone dial with grey outer chapter ring and silver-white center disc, applied gold crown logo, gold Arabic numerals at 9 and 6, raised gold sword indices, red date numerals at 3 o'clock, and gold dauphine hands.
34mm case circa 1956 with original Rolex gold-plated Swiss buckle, serial number 18****. Case only, no bracelet. Contact for a leather strap.
Product Specifications:
- Item Type: Vintage Men's Watch Case with Original Buckle
- Brand: Rolex
- Collection: Oysterdate Precision
- Reference: 6494
- Serial: 18****
- Case Material: Stainless Steel with Gold Plating (Plaque G)
- Case Diameter: 34mm
- Movement: Manual Wind
- Bezel material: Steel
- Crystal: Plexiglass
- Year: Circa 1956 or 1942
- Includes: Original Rolex Gold-Plated Swiss Buckle (Plaque G)
- Note: Case Only - No Bracelet or Strap
Watch Details:
- Dial: Rare Bitonal Two-Tone Grey Outer Ring Silver-White Center
- Indices: Applied Gold Sword Hour Markers Gold Arabic Numerals 9 and 6
- Crown Logo: Applied Gold Rolex Crown at 12 o'clock
- Date Window: Red Numeral Date Display at 3 o'clock
- Hands: Gold Dauphine Style
- Bezel Type: Fixed Smooth Polished Bezel
- Bezel Color: Gold-Plated
- Case Shape: Round with Downward-Sloping Oyster Lugs
- Crown: Knurled Gold-Plated Rolex at 3 o'clock
- Features: Date Display, Manual Wind, Two-Tone Bitonal Dial
- Style: Vintage Dress Watch Early Rolex Oysterdate
Design & Construction
The reference 6494 case features gold-plated stainless steel with classic early Oyster profile and downward-sweeping lugs. Gold plate remains intact with warm tone consistent with period manufacture. Original Rolex buckle stamped "Plaque G / Swiss" on reverse with Rolex crown on front provides period-correct provenance. Case presented without bracelet allowing pairing with owner's choice.
About The Bitonal Dial
The bitonal two-tone dial represents one of most celebrated variants in vintage Rolex collecting. Outer chapter ring displays warm taupe-grey while raised center disc features cooler silver-white creating three-dimensional depth. Applied gold elements include crown at 12, sword indices, Arabic numerals at 9 and 6, and red-numeral date window at 3. The red date variant commands premium over black-date equivalents making this among most collector-significant early Rolex Oysterdate configurations.
Measurements: 34mm case diameter Reference: 6494 | Serial: 186031 | Year: Circa 1956
Includes: Original Rolex Plaque G Swiss Buckle
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