Today's offering showcases this all original Rolex Oyster Perpetual model #6564 encased in gold in gorgeous and seldom found in this condition. It has a beautiful two-tone spun silver dial.

It's no date dial and understated case give it a really pleasing and clean classic style and its unusually well-preserved condition makes it a special piece suited for a very fine collection.

It is powered by the renowned Caliber 1030 officially certified chronometer movement with butterfly rotor.

The case back has been previously polished to lighten a personalization. The rest of the case appears to be either unpolished or to only have been polished extremely lightly, and is just short of mint. The top of the lugs have patina on them.

The silver dial is original and just short of perfect mint with luminous that has warmed to a light sepia tone.

Our Master Watchmaker has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components, reassembling and lubricating the movement, replacing all of the waterproofing seals with new Rolex gaskets, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $495 value).

Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Note: A published example of a similar watch can be found in Osvaldo Patrizzi's work Rolex, Collecting Wristwatches, 2001 Edition, Guido Mondani editor, Vol. 2, pg. 10.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland
• Model: Reference 6564
• Serial number: 237,587
• Year made: c. 1957
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds, Automatic
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: Solid 14K gold
• Case condition: Mint minus with previous light signs of polishing to the back to lighten a personalization
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter, 12mm thick
• Dial: Two-tone silver with spun center, applied gold baton indexes, outer minute/second track, just short of perfect mint with toning and very slight loss of luminous
• Hands: Original, luminous gold "alphas"'
• Movement type: Cal. 1030, rhodium-plated, 26 jewels, 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, Twenty-Six (26) Jewels, Adjusted 5 Positions, 1030
• Jewels: 26 rubies
• Band: Alligator, remborde, lightly worn. Please inquire if you would like a brand new or different strap.
• Width between lugs: 19mm
• Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
• Serviced: Yes, fully serviced by our Master Watchmaker. All waterproofing gaskets replaced with new Rolex seals.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. 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 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