Rolex Oyster Precision Watch, Reference 3386, Cushion Case, Gold-Plated, Manual Wind
Rolex Oyster Precision Watch, Reference 3386, Cushion Case, Gold-Plated, Manual Wind
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A vintage Rolex Oyster Precision, reference 3386, in a gold-plated cushion case with a hand-wound calibre 710, dated by its previous owner to about 1945, on a brown leather strap.
The Piece
Rolex was founded in London in 1905 and moved to Geneva in 1919, and in 1926 it introduced the Oyster, the first of its waterproof wristwatch cases.
Reference 3386 is a small cushion-shaped Oyster, 28 mm across, with a screw-down steel case back engraved Brevetee Rolex, Geneve Suisse, 31 Victoires, Haute Precision, and the reference number. The dial is signed Rolex, with Precision beneath, Arabic numerals and a minute track.
The calibre 710 is a hand-wound movement, and the case is dated by the previous owner to about 1945. The dial shows spotting, ageing and discolouration, the hands show rust, and the crystal and case are scratched and dented. The strap and buckle are not original. The photographs show the case back, the inside of the case back and the movement. The watch was not serviced by the previous owner.
Details
- Maker: Rolex
- Model: Oyster Precision, reference 3386, calibre 710
- Material: Gold-plated cushion case with a steel case back; silver dial; brown leather strap and buckle, not original
- Movement: Manual wind, calibre 710; 18,000 vibrations an hour
- Measurements: Case 28 mm (1.10 in) excluding crown; lug width 16 mm (0.63 in); strap length about 18.5 cm (7.3 in)
- Water resistance: Not stated
- Colour: Champagne gold; silver dial; brown strap
- Included: Watch only, without box or papers
Condition
- Grade B in Japan: fair, with scratches and dents to the case and crystal, and spotting, ageing and discolouration to the dial; the hands show rust.
Condition grade B (visible signs of use) on the Japanese scale; see Japanese condition ranks, explained.
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Case and caseback engravings, dial printing, movement, crown and bracelet are examined together and documented in Japan before dispatch. Every piece carries the Japonista authenticity guarantee. Keep it away from magnets and damp, and have it serviced by a qualified watchmaker before regular wear.
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