I've had it in my vintage collection for many years. Molequin Strap. Ships from Denver $3,990 + $35 Fedex 2 day shipping in North America. Zelle, PayPal, Venmo f&f to established accounts. I'm not 100% sure the box is from this watch since the person I bought it from had two vintage Rolex's from his late father and didn't know which one the box belonged to. From Ai: The **Rolex Oyster Perpetual Reference 6564** is a significant piece of Rolex history from the mid-to-late **1950s**. While the previous watches we've discussed were mostly steel sports or dress watches, this is a true **vintage luxury "tool" watch**. In **14k gold**, this reference was often produced for the North American market (whereas 18k was more common in Europe). It represents the era when Rolex was transitioning into its modern identity, featuring the legendary **Caliber 1030** movement. # Key Specifications * **Case Size:** **34mm** (The classic "Oyster" size of that era). * **Movement:** **Caliber 1030** (Rolex’s first "complete" in-house automatic movement, famous for its **"butterfly" rotor**). * **Bezel:** Usually a **smooth, polished bezel**, though some variations exist. * **Dial:** Most commonly found with **dauphine hands** and applied baton or "Explorer-style" (3-6-9) numerals. * **Crystal:** **Acrylic (Plexiglass)**, which gives it a warm, vintage glow. # Why It Is Collectible 1. **The "Butterfly" Movement:** The Cal. 1030 is highly regarded by watchmakers. It was the first Rolex movement to be **chronometer-certified** in both directions of winding. 2. **Charming Proportions:** While 34mm sounds small by 2026 standards, the **Oyster case** and thicker lugs give it a larger "wrist presence" than a standard dress watch. 3. **14k Gold Patina:** Unlike 18k gold which stays very bright, vintage 14k gold can develop a deeper, slightly rosy **oxidation or patina** over 70 years, which many collectors find beautiful.