Oyster Royal 6426

[JSB544]

I recently came into possession of this after my grandfather passed away. My local Rolex dealer told me it's probably from the 1950's. I'm hoping to get it serviced, and was wondering if anybody had any idea around-about what the cost to get it serviced would be. I'm going to probably have to replace the crystal since it's getting cracks. And are there recommendations as far as do/don'ts for getting it serviced? Thanks!

[andromeda160]

Any pics of the clasp? I’d imagine it will run you around $500 for a decent service.

[offrdmania]

I have a suspicion that the bracelet is fake/aftermarket. Most likely why andromeda160 requested a pic of the clasp. As stated above, a proper service will cost around $500-600 but so worth it and will help the watch last a lifetime.

[JSB544]

The bracelet is aftermarket. When I received the watch is was just the watch itself. I'm guessing he lost the bracelet, because we can't find it anywhere. I do plan on purchasing a Rolex bracelet eventually.

[mineral]

My oyster Royal 6426 from late 50s. I noticed that the dial color is the same which is cream color.

It is 34mm but I enjoy it very much and wear comfortably on the wrist also




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[Frank80]

Similar to my 6694 Oyster Date. Service was around 500 which included a new mainspring and crystal. I wouldn't polish or touch the dial.

[JSB544]

I'm hoping mine can be restored to look that good. I've read around about the whole polishing debate. I never realized that was a thing until now. It's like to try to get a vintage or bracelet for it over a new one. Would anybody happen to know what kind of would need to look for? The watch is 34mm.

[alwayshere]

Good advice from the other gents here - minimal changes if possible. Just get it overhauled, crystal replaced and likely crown replaced and you are good to go.

As for the bracelet, if its really from the 50s/60s, these likely came on 7206 bracelets which are 19mm lug sizes. Otherwise, you can opt for a more modern one which is the 78350 bracelet. Personally, I think a nice leather band would good look (and cheaper to obtain)

good luck.

[JSB544]

Thanks for the info! I'm torn between stainless steel and leather. I think I might get both and just switch out if the situation calls for it. My local Rolex dealer say's it'll be around $700 to restore, so I'm glad I asked around here. I've read that user VanessaCW21 and Bob Ridley are the go to people around here. If nobody minds me asking, how much do they normally charge for the service?

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by JSB544

Thanks for the info! I'm torn between stainless steel and leather. I think I might get both and just switch out if the situation calls for it. My local Rolex dealer say's it'll be around $700 to restore, so I'm glad I asked around here. I've read that user VanessaCW21 and Bob Ridley are the go to people around here. If nobody minds me asking, how much do they normally charge for the service?

Vanessa has retired unfortunately

[JSB544]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

Vanessa has retired unfortunately

Well, I guess that's one less choice to pick from. Haha.

[datejust24]

Awful pic I apologize, but here is my Oyster Royal with a couple of my pieces..It’s a great little watch...I actually like the manual wind movement for a change..




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[JSB544]

Originally Posted by datejust24

Awful pic I apologize, but here is my Oyster Royal with a couple of my pieces..It’s a great little watch...I actually like the manual wind movement for a change..



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I've been wearing mine as-is for a little bit now. I'm actually enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would (I'm more of a 41 mm kind of guy, but the 34 mm has been better than I thought). I hope mine will look that good when it's complete!

[JSB544]

Would anybody happen to know the end link numbers for this watch? I'm looking at getting an Oyster band, I just wanted to make sure the end links would fit perfectly.

[alwayshere]

why dont you google "end link for rolex 7206" or "end link for rolex 78350"

come on man

[JSB544]

I did that. I didn't really get anything worthwhile. That's why I figured I'd ask the people here that actually know a thing or two about this stuff.

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by JSB544

I did that. I didn't really get anything worthwhile. That's why I figured I'd ask the people here that actually know a thing or two about this stuff.

are you sure? because I first 2 google search results tells me exactly what the end link is for 7206 and I bet if I did the same for 78350, it will give me similar response.

i'm not trying to be spitefully difficult but many of us have given you guidance already on your original question but we shouldn't be googling information for you when you can easily do that yourself...

[offrdmania]

7206 is too big, it should be a 7205 rivet bracelet with 57 end links

[JSB544]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

7206 is too big, it should be a 7205 rivet bracelet with 57 end links

Thanks! I saw the 7206 was too big a little earlier. I just came across some chart somewhere that had all the bracelet numbers that went with each reference number, but unfortunately I closed it out before I saved it.

[offrdmania]

Originally Posted by alwayshere

are you sure? because I first 2 google search results tells me exactly what the end link is for 7206 and I bet if I did the same for 78350, it will give me similar response.

i'm not trying to be spitefully difficult but many of us have given you guidance already on your original question but we shouldn't be googling information for you when you can easily do that yourself...

This is the exact reason why people rely on this forum instead of Google. You yourself got it wrong by doing a Google search.
A 7206 is for 20mm models and the OPs watch requires a 19mm bracelet which would be the 7205.

[Frank80]

If you end up grabbing a newer 78350, I believe you'll need 557 end pieces.

[alwayshere]

Originally Posted by offrdmania

This is the exact reason why people rely on this forum instead of Google. You yourself got it wrong by doing a Google search.
A 7206 is for 20mm models and the OPs watch requires a 19mm bracelet which would be the 7205.

Hahaha damnit! Way to try to teach a lesson!

I was actually referring to the 7205 (as I have one on my 6426) but subsconsicouly wrote 7206...my bad

I, humbly...still stand behind my prior post lol Thanks for the correction!

[JSB544]

Originally Posted by Frank80

If you end up grabbing a newer 78350, I believe you'll need 557 end pieces.

Thanks for the info. The difficult thing was, there are so many different end links for different reference numbers it's easier to ask people that actually own the watch rather than go by what some random website.

[Philip Hughes]

Can you advise the number of turns I can apply this manual watch model 4444 oyster Royal 1947.