Can anybody give me any info on my 6422 precision?

[akmw]

My late mother gave me this watch. She told me she had it repaired then gave it to me. I wore it for most of my teens having really no idea of it's significance. It took a bit of a beating! I don't really know where she got it from. I've had it for nearly 30 years.

The watch works perfectly . The lens isn't cracked - just scratched. (the 5 o'clock line is a reflection). The numbers under the strap say it's a 6422.

I'd be fascinated to know anything about this watch. Age? Value? Originality?

The watch is definitely a keeper but I'd like to know what I'm handing down to my kids!

Sorry the photo's a bit yellow'd. (Tungsten light). The face looks closer to white than in the pic.

alex

[The Wesminator]

Hi Alex

I have a 6424 which I purchased a few weeks ago and I think they are great little watches.

I am affraid I cannot tell you much about it as I am very new to the Vintage Rolex scene.

Mine was pretty rough but of have polished the crystal and it has come up like new and likewise lightly on the case.

Mine came on an Oyster bracelet and interestingly yours is on a Jubilee. I have gleaned that back when these were released the dealers did fit what they had.

If you can post up or PM me the serial number the date can be checked out or indeed if you search you would find this.

Value...... I have seen these for £500 ish and up to £1,000 and something. I paid £650 for mine as it had history and was my both year.

I would be interested in the end piece numbers and the bracelet. It should also be dated.

Regards from a very sunny Suffolk

The Wes

[The Wesminator]

Forgot to subscribe to the thread.

Ta

[LI Matt]

The 6422 has a 1210 movement, which was introduced in 1954. So that's the oldest it could be. The serial number would narrow it down.

Value ... I'd say around £1000.

[akmw]

Thanks for the replies! :-)

How do I find the seriel or end piece numbers?

Thanks.
Alex

(Sunny here in Staffs as well!)

[akmw]

Thanks for the replies. How do I find the serial number?

The strap has RD874089 on one end. I can't read the other end till I find a magnifying glass!

[joe100]

The serial number and reference numbers are located between the lugs

[jdc]

Nice watch you could buy some Polywatch and use it to clean the crystal

[akmw]

I've had a closer look now.

Model no 6422
S/N 273870

Number on the strap (both end pieces)
looks like RD874089, could be RO874089
Strap says ROLEX MADE IN ENGLAND STAINLESS STEEL on it.

I'm surprised the strap was made in England.

Does this info help date the watch?

Thanks again

Alex

[adam78]

You have a nice gent's size (34mm) manual wind Oyster. It dates from the late '50s, about 1957 I think, by the SN. It was not uncommon to find locally-produced bracelets with Rolex logo and identifying info in the '40s-'70s period. Some were also made for Rolex in USA and Mexico, both Oyster and Jubilee style.

[akmw]

That's brilliant. I'm surprised it's that old. I was guessing mid to late 60's.

Can these watches be refurbished by Rolex? Is that considered a bit of a faux pas? I generally like patina but there is a small chip in the lens (between 9 and 10 o'clock) that annoys me. :-)

[padi56]

Originally Posted by akmw

That's brilliant. I'm surprised it's that old. I was guessing mid to late 60's.

Can these watches be refurbished by Rolex? Is that considered a bit of a faux pas? I generally like patina but there is a small chip in the lens (between 9 and 10 o'clock) that annoys me. :-)

Myself would enquire with Rolex if they will service your watch but if they will I would just send the watch head.If you send the complete watch Rolex will want you to change the bracelet and that will cost more than the watch is worth.And as part of normal service all watches that have a acrylic crystals they are replaced as part of service, the 1210 movement is a very robust and long lasting movement.You could try one of the independents like Bob Ridley via forum if Rolex will not service it because of its age.Hang on to the bracelet not many around now original bracelets made in the UK.

[akmw]

Thank you. Top advice. :)