Rolex 6565 Oyster Perpetual 1957

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6565 – The Quintessential Gold Rolex (1957)

If you're looking for a classic Rolex workhorse that remains elegant enough for any formal occasion, look no further. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6565 is one of those rare watches that looks just as good today as it will fifty years from now.

Produced in 1957, this example combines everything collectors love about early Oyster Perpetuals: a robust automatic chronometer movement, timeless proportions, and understated luxury. The 18k yellow gold Oyster case is complemented by a beautifully detailed engine-turned bezel, while the golden dial is enhanced by rare arrowhead hour markers, adding just the right amount of character without disturbing the clean and balanced design.

At its heart beats the celebrated Rolex Cal. 1030, one of Rolex's first fully in-house automatic chronometer movements and a cornerstone in the brand's history. Reliable, durable, and beautifully engineered, it helped establish Rolex's reputation for producing watches that could be worn every day for decades.

Simple, elegant, and endlessly versatile, the Ref. 6565 perfectly captures what makes vintage Rolex so appealing: honest design, mechanical excellence, and timeless style. A watch equally at home with a suit, a polo shirt, or simply as a lifelong companion.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched golden dial in great condition
  
• original hands and crown
• original and evenly aged tritium lume on hands
  

BRACELET & BUCKLE:

• comes with black Rolex leather strap is fitting up to a 20 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
• comes with gold plated Rolex buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of wear
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back
• 33.5 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 12 mm thick
• Year: 1957
• Reference: 6565
• total weight: 49 g

MOVEMENT:

• Rolex Automatic Caliber 1030 - automatic Chronometer
• 25 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 06/2026
• +8 sec/d / 310°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1585