1951 Rolex Oyster Royal Mens Vintage "Shock Resisting" Watch, Stainless Steel - Classic & Rare Design

1951 Rolex Oyster Royal Mens Vintage "Shock Resisting" Watch, Stainless Steel - Classic & Rare DesignOne of the more seldom seen classic vintage Rolex watches is the Oyster Royal as Rolex made most watches of this style with a date. It features a much thinner profile than the Perpetual models due to its hand wound movement, and its understated and very classic design contrast the "busier" look of some of the modern Rolex watches. It's a watch that is perfectly at home being worn everyday or only for special occasions. Today's offering showcases this

The photos of the dial just couldn't do it justice

It is an uncommon model and fully original down to the unusual conical-shaped crown

it accomplishes the feat of timing two events using only one sweep hand

Case condition: Very good condition with age appropriate wear

An five decade old IWC that looks nearly like new on the wrist

It has not been overly polished - the printing is still strong

Case markings (inside): Apex (Piaget's contractor)

Hands: Luminous rose gold broad arrow hands

Very slight remnants of wear tot he back

can be freely sized to fit virtually any wrist up to just over 8 inches

With 24 jewels and a quick-setting date

5 out of a 10