Rolex Precision

Whether it's a $3,000 dress watch or a $75,000 Daytona, all sides of the vintage Rolex spectrum appeal to us equally.  Take for example, this Rolex Precision — perhaps the most simple and understated representation of what a Rolex can be. “Precision” in Roman nomenclature often describes a non-chronometer certified movement. However, it also encompasses a midcentury line of small, hand-wound dress watches in steel or precious metal cases. Straightforward yet refined, these Precision watches are perfect entryways into the often-overwhelming world of vintage Rolex. This particular Precision features a 34mm stainless steel, snap-back case, an unsigned winding crown, an acrylic crystal, and a heavily patinated, silver-tone dial with blued steel pencil hands and subsidiary seconds. Ultra-thin and featuring fixed spring bars, it’s the type of timepiece that can be paired with myriad straps to take on either a more casual look for everyday wear, or a refined, dressier look for an evening out on the town. Many vintage watch collectors and enthusiasts long to find that lesser-known vintage Rolex to punctuate their collections. And considering the rather approachable price point of this Precision, it is hard to argue with!