1958 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Handwound Watch with Roulette Date - Stainless Steel

1958 Rolex Oysterdate Vintage Mens Handwound Watch with Roulette Date - Stainless SteelOne of the desirable non sport vintage Rolex watches right now is the Oysterdate Precision. It's a watch that is perfectly at home being worn everyday or only for special occasions. Produced from the early 1950's into the 1980's, it was a strong commercial success for Rolex, winning a large following. Part of it current appeal is that with the ever increasing prices of vintage Rolexes, they are among the more affordable options yet still have a date.

though it originally was a mens midsize watch

To purchase a comparable Baume & Mercier new would cost approx

It is fully Rolex down to the original hands and signed Rolex winding crown

this example is a little unusual in the beauty of its case design

efficiency and pragmatism

were increasingly seen in the De Ville line

The centerpiece of the watch is its rich green diamond dial

Powering the watch is its high-grade handwound IWC caliber 76 movement

like new old stock

Case condition: Near mint and both hinges are still strong

giving it the ability to run incredibly accurately

and that only lightly as the original light stamping is still intact