Circa 1953 Rolex Oyster Perpetual 34 Ref. 6284 Waffle Dial – No Box or Papers

This vintage Rolex Oyster Perpetual Ref. 6284, estimated to date from approximately 1953–1954, is a character-rich example from the early years of Rolex’s self-winding Oyster watches.

Its approximately 34 mm stainless steel Oyster case features a smooth polished bezel, screw-down crown, and acrylic crystal. The standout feature is its aged cream waffle-pattern dial, also known as a honeycomb dial, with applied arrow-shaped hour markers, dauphine-style hands, and a central sweeping seconds hand.

The dial and hands display visible patina and wear consistent with the watch’s age. It is powered by a vintage Rolex automatic mechanical movement and currently fitted with a genuine Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet that is a later replacement and not original to the watch.

Details:

Brand: Rolex
Collection: Oyster Perpetual
Reference: 6284
Estimated Year: Circa 1953–1954
Case Size: Approximately 34 mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Bezel: Smooth stainless steel
Dial: Aged cream waffle-pattern dial
Hour Markers: Applied arrow-shaped indexes
Crystal: Acrylic
Movement: Automatic mechanical
Functions: Hours, minutes and central seconds
Bracelet: Genuine Rolex stainless steel Oyster bracelet
Bracelet Status: Later replacement; not original to the watch
Condition: 7/10 with visible dial patina and moderate age-related wear
Box: No
Papers: No

The precise movement caliber has not been confirmed and is therefore not stated. Because this is a vintage watch, its current water resistance is not guaranteed. Avoid contact with water unless the watch has been professionally pressure tested.