One of the signature design features of Rolex watches is the screw-down crown and water tight cases. It was the development of the screw-down crown by Rolex in 1926, which gave them the final solution to the problem of leaky watch cases. The first ever water and dust resistant case was made by Rolex and named Oyster. As the Rolex Oyster was a sensational watchmaking achievement, the company publicised this feature in advertisements and the watch was worn by Mercedes Gteitz whilst breaking the record for swimming the English Channel.

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The main difference between the Rolex Oyster and Rolex Oysterdate is that the Oyster is a line of watches that are known for their durability and water resistance, while the Oysterdate is a specific model within the Oyster line that also features a date display. Additionally, the Oysterdate is a vintage watch model, it was first introduced in the 1950s and it was discontinued in the late 1970s.

Rolex is a Swiss luxury watch brand that was founded in London, England in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis. Over the years, Rolex has become synonymous with luxury, precision, and innovation, and the brand is recognized worldwide as one of the most prestigious watch manufacturers.

Rolex was founded with the mission of creating watches that were accurate, reliable, and durable. In 1910, a Rolex watch became the first wristwatch to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which is awarded to watches that pass a rigorous series of tests for accuracy and reliability.

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Rolex Oysterdate Ref 6694 a stainless steel wrist watch with…

Rolex Oysterdate Ref 6694 Stainless Steel Wrist Watch 1970

Rolex Oysterdate Ref 6694 a stainless steel wrist watch with date and bracelet circa 1970. Dial: silvered, applied baton hour markers, magnified date aperture at 3. Calibre: cal. 1225 manual winding, 17 jewels. Case: brushed and polished tonneau-form,…

A Rolex Oysterdate wrist watch, automatic date precision,…

Rolex Oysterdate Automatic Date Precision Silver Dial Wrist Watch

A Rolex Oysterdate wrist watch, automatic date precision, silver dial with applied baton numerals, stainless steel case, brown leather bands, signed case, dial and movement, 34 mm diameter, total weight 46.4gms.

Rolex 'Oysterdate Precision' gent's wristwatch in stainless…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Gent's Wristwatch, 3.9 cm

Rolex 'Oysterdate Precision' gent's wristwatch in stainless steel case with baton numerals, 3.9 cm wide including crown

An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster quartz day date wristwatch, ref.…

18ct Gold Rolex Oyster Quartz Day Date Wristwatch 1983

An 18ct gold Rolex Oyster quartz day date wristwatch, ref. 19018 with sunburst champagne dial, center seconds, lume hands and dot markers, fluted bezel, 11 jewel cal. 5055 movement adjusted for temperature, serial number 7412116, President bracelet, year…

A vintage Rolex Oyster wristwatch; ref. 6480 in stainless steel,…

Vintage Rolex Oyster Ref. 6480 Stainless Steel Wristwatch, C. 1956

A vintage Rolex Oyster wristwatch; ref. 6480 in stainless steel, serial number 209395, with black dial, applied markers, center seconds, outer 1/2 second divisions, screw down crown,17 jewel cal. 1210 hand wind movement, inside back date coded111.56, case…

A rare 1930's Rolex Oyster 'Ultra Prima' 9ct gold wristwatch,…

1930's Rolex Oyster 'Ultra Prima' 9ct Gold Wristwatch

A rare 1930's Rolex Oyster 'Ultra Prima' 9ct gold wristwatch, the gold cushion case with notched bezel, the cream dial with gold Arabic numerals and subsidiary dial, triple signed, the movement detailed 'Ultra Prima' being the top movement made by Rolex.…

Stainless steel, vintage Rolex Oyster wristwatch. Model…

Vintage Rolex Oyster 6426: Stainless Steel, Cream Dial, Overhauled

Stainless steel, vintage Rolex Oyster wristwatch. Model reference 6426, with a 34 mm case and Creamy white coloured index dial. Stainless steel case and oyster bracelet. Manual wind movement. Watch is going and recently overhauled by a non authorised…

Rolex Oyster Royal gents wrist watch, Rolex vintage gents watch…

Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Gents Watch, 1955

Rolex Oyster Royal gents wrist watch, Rolex vintage gents watch Swiss made numbered 6144 15 rubies marked internally and to case engraved and dated 1955 to reverse

Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 an 18ct gold regatta countdown…

18ct Gold Rolex Yacht-Master II Chronograph Watch

Rolex Yacht-Master II Ref 116688 an 18ct gold regatta countdown chronograph wristwatch dial: white with gold luminous baton markers and subsidiary dial at 6 for seconds, countdown timer 1 to 10 minutes. Calibre: cal. 4160, automatic, 42 jewels. Movement…

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 a stainless steel wrist watch…

1959 Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 Watch

Rolex Oyster Precision Ref 6426 a stainless steel wrist watch with bracelet circa 1959. Dial: silvered, applied polished luminous tipped baton hour markers. Calibre: cal. 1210 manual winding, 17 jewels. Movement number: N53018. Case: brushed and polished…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 a stainless steel…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 Stainless Steel Watch

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 a stainless steel wristwatch with date circa 1955, dial: silvered, baton hour markers, magnified date aperture at 3, calibre: cal. 1225 manual winding, 17 jewels, case: brushed and polished tonneau-form, screw-down back…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 a stainless steel…

Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6694 a stainless steel wristwatch with date circa 1965, dial: silvered, faceted dagger hour markers, calibre: cal. 185 manual winding, 17 jewels, case: polished tonneau form, screw down back and crown, Closure: stainless…

A Rolex Oyster Precision wristwatch. Circa 1970. Ref 6426. 34…

Vintage Rolex Oyster Precision Wristwatch

A Rolex Oyster Precision wristwatch. Circa 1970. Ref 6426. 34 mm stainless steel case, manual winding Rolex Calibre 1225 (17 Jewels), black dial with double baton hour markers and pointed index style hands, on a new aftermarket strap with pin buckle.…

Rolex, Oyster Date Just, 1987, stainless steel automatic watch…

1987 Rolex Oyster Datejust with Original Steel Bracelet

Rolex, Oyster Date Just, 1987, stainless steel automatic watch with date, case ref 98657899/16000, movement ref 0570189, case, movement, crown and dial signed, with original Rolex steel bracelet

1950's Rolex Oyster Royal wrist watch

1950's Rolex Oyster Royal Watch

1950's Rolex Oyster Royal wrist watch

Gentlemen's Rolex Oyster #16233 automatic watch 36 mm dial,…

Rolex Oyster #16233 Automatic Watch with Fluted Gold Bezel

Gentlemen's Rolex Oyster #16233 automatic watch 36 mm dial, fluted gold bezel, 18ct yellow gold and stainless steel Jubilee bracelet. Champagne dial, date window and Cyclops at 3 O'Clock. Full bracelet, tags, box and papers. Warranty dated 1999. As new,…

A vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision manual wristwatch, ref,…

Vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Wristwatch

A vintage Rolex Oyster Royal Precision manual wristwatch, ref, 6426 in stainless steel S/N 500908, with applied indexes, centre seconds, screw down crown, 17 jewel cal.1215 movement no. 03370, case no. 6427, C.1960, new leather band, fine condition.

Gents Rolex Oyster date Just watch 18ct yellow gold case, back…

18ct Gold Rolex Oyster Datejust with Diamonds

Gents Rolex Oyster date Just watch 18ct yellow gold case, back case, bezel, crown and bracelet calibre 3155, ref number 69178 serial W45372 diamond numerals 35 mm diameter case with box and booklet.

A Mid-Size Rolex Oyster date Precision wristwatch, manual wind…

Rolex Oyster Date Precision Watch with Silver Dial

A Mid-Size Rolex Oyster date Precision wristwatch, manual wind movement, circular silvered dial with baton numerals, date aperture at three, signed case, dial and movement, stainless steel case and conforming bracelet bands, total length 180 mm, 30 mm…

A Rolex Oyster Royal Precision manual wristwatch, ref, 6426 in…

Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Wristwatch, 1960, Stainless Steel

A Rolex Oyster Royal Precision manual wristwatch, ref, 6426 in stainless steel S/N 500908, with applied indexes, centre seconds, screw down Crown, 17 jewel cal.1215 movement no. 03370, case no. 6427, c.1960, new leather band, fine condition, working.

A solid gold gents Rolex Oyster wristwatch, comprising a round…

18ct Solid Gold Rolex with Diamond Markers

A solid gold gents Rolex Oyster wristwatch, comprising a round 18ct yellow gold head with bright cut fluted bezel, golden dial, three hands, date and day display, single cut diamond set markers, fitted to a solid 18ct yellow gold brick link bracelet with…

A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1950's Oyster Precision…

1950's Rolex Oyster Precision Stainless Steel Wristwatch

A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1950's Oyster Precision stainless steel watch with seconds hand and gold toned batons to black enamel dial, Rolex crown instead of the number 12, marked Rolex Oyster Precision, later black leather strap, in working…

A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1960's Oyster Precision…

1960s Rolex Oyster Precision Gold Plated Watch

A vintage Rolex gent's wristwatch, the 1960's Oyster Precision gold plated watch, the champagne coloured enamel dial, with seconds hand and gold toned batons, marked Rolex Oyster Precision, later black leather strap, working order with manual wind movement

Rolex Oyster gents wrist watch

Men's Rolex Oyster Wristwatch

Rolex Oyster gents wrist watch

Mid 20th century all stainless steel Rolex Oyster Royal…

Stainless Steel Rolex Oyster Royal Precision Watch

Mid 20th century all stainless steel Rolex Oyster Royal Precision gents wrist watch circular white dial with gold batons, integral bracelet strap

Rolex Oysterdate sterling silver cased gents wristwatch. Black…

Running Rolex Oysterdate with Sterling Silver Case

Rolex Oysterdate sterling silver cased gents wristwatch. Black face. Running, unserviced.

A Rolex gold Clad Oyster date wristwatch, 1979, model 1550 with…

1979 Rolex Gold Clad Oyster Date Wristwatch

A Rolex gold Clad Oyster date wristwatch, 1979, model 1550 with automatic calibre 1570, 26 jewel movement. SN D853718 (Re gold plated bracelet) case number 5490997.

A ladies vintage Rolex Oyster gold wristwatch, c.1948, model…

1948 Ladies Vintage Rolex Oyster Gold Wristwatch

A ladies vintage Rolex Oyster gold wristwatch, c.1948, model 5004 with 14kt gold case. 17 jewel movement, manual wind.

A vintage gents Rolex wristwatch, stainless steel, manual…

1946 Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Gents Watch with Leather Strap

A vintage gents Rolex wristwatch, stainless steel, manual movement, Rolex Oyster Shock Resisting Swiss made, circa 1946, round case, smooth bezel, cream dial, black Arabic numerals, two luminous hands with subsidiary dial at 6 o'clock, original Crown,…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Gent's wristwatch stainless steel…

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Stainless Steel Watch with Date Aperture

Rolex Oysterdate Precision Gent's wristwatch stainless steel with oyster dial, date aperture, marked 'ROLEX OYSTERDATE PRECISION' stainless steel wrist bracelet stamped '357 7835 19' A/F, total weight of 68.5 grams

A Rolex Oyster 'Air-King' wrist watch, stainless steel case (no…

1940s Rolex Oyster Air-King Stainless Steel Wristwatch

A Rolex Oyster 'Air-King' wrist watch, stainless steel case (no band), c.1940's

A Rolex Wristwatch, the watch with an oyster date blue face.

Blue Oyster Rolex Date Watch

A Rolex Wristwatch, the watch with an oyster date blue face.

A Rolex Oyster stainless steel wrist watch; ref; 6044, no.…

Vintage Rolex Oyster Watch with Leather Band

A Rolex Oyster stainless steel wrist watch; ref; 6044, no. 701500, partially faded dial with Arabic and baton markers, seconds sweep on a manual 15 jewel movement with leather band. C 1950.