1956 Rolex "Big Oyster" Tropical Gilt 6424

Make - rolex

 

Model - 6424

 

Case: 36 mm

 

Reference - Big Oyster 

 

Movement: Cal. 1210

 

Year: 1956

 

Bracelet - Whiskey leather strap

 

Accessories - Company watch pouch, Rolex steel buckle

Dating to 1956, this large “jumbo” Rolex Oyster Precision, reference 6424, features a substantial 36mm case—the same dimensions as contemporary Rolex Datejust models and exceptionally large by mid-century standards.

 

The watch is distinguished by a rich, deep chocolate tropical dial, displaying beautifully crazed lacquer that has aged organically over time. Gilt feuille hands and gilt applied hour markers complement the warm tones of the dial, while the applied Rolex coronet sits proudly above the hands, completing a perfectly balanced vintage aesthetic.

 

The reference 6424 is celebrated as the jumbo Oyster Precision, most commonly encountered with white or off-white dials. Gilt tropical examples such as this are seldom seen, and each has matured into a uniquely individual shade—no two are ever alike.

 

Full of character and timeless charm, the watch is presented on a whisky-tanned leather strap and is accompanied by its original Rolex Steel buckle and service receipt, making it ready to be worn and enjoyed immediately.