Today's offering showcases this uncommon and original Rolex Oyster Perpetual model #6564 encased in stainless steel. The centerpiece of the watch, its dial, has turned "tropical," transitioning from silver to a strong sepia.

Besides its tropical tone, it has a desirable "Explorer" configuration with 3, 6, 9, Arabic numerals for the primary hours.

In constitution similar to a Datejust model except without the date display and with a slightly smaller diameter - 34mm instead of 36mm - the Oyster Perpetual clearly demonstrates the qualities associated with Rolex watches: precision, reliability, durability, and class.

Its dial sans a date and understated case give it a really pleasing and clean classic style. It is powered by the renowned Caliber 1030 officially certified chronometer movement with "butterfly rotor."

We were fortunate to acquire it in such pleasing original condition with fully Rolex parts. The untouched tropical dial gives it a very pleasing vintage look. The case is better than near mint and presents as scratch-free.

It is fully original down to the dial, hands, and winding crown.

Our Master Watchmaker has performed any needed servicing and replaced the waterproofing gaskets. It continues to keep very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new Teju lizard strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate attesting to its performance.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Oyster Perpetual, Reference 6564
• Serial number: 263,340
• Year built: c. 1957
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Automatic, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Stainless steel
• Case condition: Better than near mint. The finish is scratch-free with only a couple of tiny pin pricks on the back. It presents beautifully on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 13mm thick
• Dial: Silver aged to a "tropical" sepia, steel applique faceted dart indices with Arabic indices for the primary hours, outer minute/second division, original and untouched
• Hands: Original, steel faceted luminous "dauphines" with original blue steel counter-weighted seconds
• Movement type: Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance adjusted to temperatures and 5 positions, shock-absorber, self-compensating Breguet balance spring
• Movement markings: Montres Rolex S.A. Geneve, Swiss, Adjusted 5 Positions, 1030
• Band: Teju lizard, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn. We also stock lizard and a variety of others straps in various prints, skins, and colors and aftermarket Rolex style buckles. Please ask us if you're interested.
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email concierge@cotwatches.com for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 7 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience.

All watches are packaged carefully and mailed double boxed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. All watches are sent fully insured with signature required. Most of our domestic shipping is done through FedEx. At times we will also use USPS Express Mail, and we can accommodate most requests for your preferred carrier. International shipments are sent USPS International Express Mail or FedEx.

The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. The payment of all customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer.

Also note that water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof.

To get an idea of how this watch will look on the wrist, please use the Watch Sizing Guide