ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Explorer

ROLEX Oyster Perpetual Explorer 34mm watch, ref. 6332. Serial No. 569XX. Year ca. 1954. Steel.
Round stainless steel case with polished finish. White dial with gold applied triangular indexes and lume treatment, as well as gold dauphine hands with central seconds. Perimeter chemin de fer type minute track in black. Inscriptions "ROLEX OYSTER PERPETUAL EXPLORER" on the upper dial and "SUPERLATIVE CHRONOMETER OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED" on the lower dial. Self-winding Rolex caliber 645 movement, movement no. 15793, with bi-directional rotor and chronometer certificate. Acrylic crystal. Twinlock screw-down crown signed. Smooth screw-down case back. Brown leather strap with crocodile pattern and generic buckle, not original. It works.
Measurements: 34 mm (case diameter without crown); 42 mm (total length with lugs).

The reference 6332 is one of the rarest and earliest variants of the Rolex Explorer, produced in very limited quantities during the first half of the 50's. Direct predecessor of the legendary Explorer ref. 6350, this model retains the pioneering spirit of the Oyster Perpetual, with functional aesthetics, professional robustness and adventurous spirit. The caliber 645 is one of the first Rolex automatic movements with full rotor, symbol of the transition to modern watchmaking. Its rarity, combined with a sober and perfectly balanced aesthetic, makes this piece an interesting piece for demanding collectors.

In the description of the watches when it is marked "in running condition" it means that the watch is in working order. Since collector's watches often have delicate and complex mechanisms, the buyer is responsible for any general service, overhaul, battery change, adjustment or repair that may be necessary. We do not guarantee the perfect functioning of any watch. All photographs of our watches are original and have been taken by our photographers, that is to say, we do not work with stock photography and that is why the photographs are considered part of the cataloging.