{"product_id":"vintage-rolex-oysterdate-precision-ref-6494-bitonal-two-tone-dial-1956-watch","title":"Vintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision Ref 6494 Bitonal Two Tone Dial 1956 Watch","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eVintage Rolex Oysterdate Precision reference 6494 in gold-plated stainless steel featuring rare bitonal two-tone dial with grey outer chapter ring and silver-white center disc, applied gold crown logo, gold Arabic numerals at 9 and 6, raised gold sword indices, red date numerals at 3 o'clock, and gold dauphine hands.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e34mm case circa 1956 with original Rolex gold-plated Swiss buckle, serial number 18****. Case only, no bracelet. Contact for a leather strap.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Type: Vintage Men's Watch Case with Original Buckle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Rolex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Oysterdate Precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: 6494\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial: 18****\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Material: Stainless Steel with Gold Plating (Plaque G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase Diameter: 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Manual Wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBezel material: Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrystal: Plexiglass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: Circa 1956 or 1942\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: Original Rolex Gold-Plated Swiss Buckle (Plaque G)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Case Only - No Bracelet or Strap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatch Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare Bitonal Two-Tone Grey Outer Ring Silver-White Center\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndices:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applied Gold Sword Hour Markers Gold Arabic Numerals 9 and 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown Logo:\u003c\/strong\u003e Applied Gold Rolex Crown at 12 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDate Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red Numeral Date Display at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold Dauphine Style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fixed Smooth Polished Bezel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBezel Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-Plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round with Downward-Sloping Oyster Lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Knurled Gold-Plated Rolex at 3 o'clock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Date Display, Manual Wind, Two-Tone Bitonal Dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vintage Dress Watch Early Rolex Oysterdate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe reference 6494 case features gold-plated stainless steel with classic early Oyster profile and downward-sweeping lugs. Gold plate remains intact with warm tone consistent with period manufacture. Original Rolex buckle stamped \"Plaque G \/ Swiss\" on reverse with Rolex crown on front provides period-correct provenance. Case presented without bracelet allowing pairing with owner's choice.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout The Bitonal Dial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe bitonal two-tone dial represents one of most celebrated variants in vintage Rolex collecting. Outer chapter ring displays warm taupe-grey while raised center disc features cooler silver-white creating three-dimensional depth. Applied gold elements include crown at 12, sword indices, Arabic numerals at 9 and 6, and red-numeral date window at 3. The red date variant commands premium over black-date equivalents making this among most collector-significant early Rolex Oysterdate configurations.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34mm case diameter \u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6494 | \u003cstrong\u003eSerial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 186031 | \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1956\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Rolex Plaque G Swiss Buckle\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"ASSAY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46500433100990,"sku":"POTC2388W","price":6939.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0508\/5724\/6910\/files\/Vintage-Rolex-Oysterdate-Precision-Ref-6494-Bitonal-Two-Tone-Dial-1956-Watch-Watch.jpg?v=1773765329","url":"https:\/\/au.assayjewelers.com\/products\/vintage-rolex-oysterdate-precision-ref-6494-bitonal-two-tone-dial-1956-watch","provider":"ASSAY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}