Rolex Oyster Precision 5024 - White Dial - Manual-wind
Description
Rolex Oyster Precision 5024 - White Dial - Manual-wind
Rolex established the Oyster as one of the defining concepts of modern watchmaking, introducing a hermetically sealed case designed to provide enhanced protection against water and dust. Over the following decades, the collection evolved through a wide variety of references while preserving its characteristic balance between robustness, functionality and restrained elegance.
Produced during the late 1940s, reference 5024 belongs to an early generation of Rolex Oyster wristwatches. Also associated with case reference 4934, the model reflects the clean and purposeful design language of the period, featuring a round case, central seconds and a timeless aesthetic focused on practicality and legibility.
Unlike the automatic Oyster Perpetual models, the Oyster Precision collection is powered by a manually wound mechanical movement. This traditional winding system enhances the vintage character of the watch, offering the owner a more intimate interaction with the mechanism through the daily ritual of winding.
With its modern, versatile proportions and essential aesthetic, the Rolex Oyster Precision 5024 represents a refined expression of post-war watchmaking. Its combination of the historic Oyster architecture and manually wound movement makes the reference an appealing example of Rolex’s early approach to practical and enduring wristwatch design.
The present example, dating to the late 1940s, features a reprinted white dial and is fitted with a light grey saffiano leather strap. With its generous 36 mm case size, particularly appealing for an Oyster from this period, the watch offers a compelling combination of reliability, elegant proportions and timeless aesthetic.
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Details
| BRAND | Rolex |
|---|---|
| MODEL | Oyster Precision |
| REFERENCE | 5024 |
| YEAR | 1949 |
| CASE SIZE | 36 mm |
| CASE MATERIAL | Stainless Steel |
| STRAP/BRACELET MATERIAL | Light Grey Saffiano Leather strap |
| GLASS | Plexiglass |
| MOVEMENTDial | Mechanical Automatic Cal. 10 ½ |
| DIAL | White, reprinted |
| BEZEL | Steinless Steel, smooth |
| CLASP/BUCKLE | Generic |
| SET | nd |
Chronocomparator
This watch is used and has not been serviced or cleaned by us. If you wish to request this service, please make an express request. The measurement of the functioning of the watch on the chronocomparator is provided as a courtesy and with the aim of giving users as much information as possible.