ROLEX BIG OYSTER Ref.6424

COMMENT

ロレックスのオイスター Ref.6424は、そのジャンボケースが魅力的なモデルです。手巻きムーブメントを搭載しているため、薄型で着け心地が非常に良いのが特徴です。ダイヤルはシルバーのサンレイ、インデックスはとても珍しい極細で長さも半分ほどのショートインデックスが採用されています。インデックスの占める面積が狭いため、ダイアルが非常に大きく感じられます。針針は古い世代のアルファ針で、ヴィンテージらしい人気のデザインが施されています。ノンデイトのため、シンプルな操作で気兼ねなくお使いいただけます。インデックスは多面カットのクサビで、3,6,9時はサイズを大きくしたリーフタイプが採用されています。装備されているのは、20mmのリベットオイスターブレスレット7206、エンドリンク75、クラスプデイト1/64です。

BRAND

誰もが認めるキングブランド、ロレックス。精密なムーブメントを水気や不意の衝撃から守るために開発されたオイスターケース、スクリューバック、ねじ込み式のリューズなど、ロレックスの先進性と高い技術で生み出されたパーツによって、腕時計はタフな環境でも使用できるツールへと進化しました。以来このロレックスのスタイルがスタンダードな腕時計の形として今日まで受け継がれています。

COMMENT

The ROLEX Oyster Ref. 6424 is best known for its oversized 36mm case, a remarkably large size for its era. Powered by a hand-wound movement, it offers a slim profile and exceptional wearing comfort. The silver sunburst dial features a particularly rare configuration, with unusually thin and shortened indexes that occupy far less visual space than those found on standard examples. This distinctive layout creates an expansive dial appearance, making the watch feel even larger on the wrist. The hands are the desirable early alpha style, a classic vintage Rolex detail highly appreciated by collectors. As a no-date model, operation remains simple and intuitive. The applied indexes are multi-faceted wedges, while the enlarged markers at 3, 6, and 9 o’clock take on a leaf-shaped form, adding further character to the dial. The watch is fitted with the highly sought-after 20mm Oyster rivet bracelet Ref. 7206, complete with No. 75 end links and a clasp dated 1/64.

The watch remains in very good vintage condition. While the case shows signs of honest wear, the overall appearance is remarkably clean, with no major distractions. The dial has aged gracefully, developing an attractive champagne tone that complements the watch's vintage character. The hands and indexes display light age-related patina, adding warmth and authenticity without compromising their visual appeal. Fully serviced by our watchmaker.

A hand-wound, no-date Rolex offers one of the purest vintage watch experiences available. Free from unnecessary complications, it captures the essence of mid-century watchmaking while remaining exceptionally practical for everyday use. Protected by Rolex’s robust Oyster case, the Ref. 6424 is a watch that inspires confidence wherever it goes. The rare 20mm rivet bracelet is highly collectible in its own right and represents a significant part of this watch's appeal. Combined with the unusual dial configuration and oversized case, this example offers a particularly distinctive take on the classic vintage Rolex Oyster.

BRAND

Few names carry the recognition of Rolex. Through innovations such as the Oyster case, screw-down caseback, and screw-down crown, Rolex transformed the wristwatch from a delicate instrument into a reliable tool capable of withstanding demanding conditions. These technical developments established a design language that would become the blueprint for countless wristwatches that followed, securing Rolex’s place as one of the most influential names in watchmaking history.