{"product_id":"1940s-rolex-oyster-speedking-precision-ref-5056-golden-patina-dial-stainless-steel","title":"1940s Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision Ref. 5056 – Golden Patina Dial, Stainless Steel","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA charming 1940s Rolex Oyster Speedking Precision reference 5056, featuring a beautifully aged golden dial, classic Arabic numerals and a compact stainless steel Oyster case.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduced during an important period in Rolex's development of its waterproof wristwatches, the Speedking represents the understated elegance and mechanical simplicity of the brand's early manually wound models. With its distinctive vintage character and well-proportioned case, this example offers an appealing glimpse into Rolex watchmaking from the mid-20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex Speedking\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewidely \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebelieved \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehave \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebeen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003enamed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etribute \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSir Malcolm Campbell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elegendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBritish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eracing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003edriver \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eknown \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“King of Speed.”\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eCampbell \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efamously \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebroke \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e300 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emph \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eland-speed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebarrier \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1935 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhile \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewearing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ea \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOyster, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehelping \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eestablish \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRolex's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eearly \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eassociation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewith \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emotorsport.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe most striking feature is undoubtedly the \u003c\/span\u003eoriginal-style champagne dial, which has developed a rich golden patina over decades of ageing. The dial features bold Arabic hour numerals, an outer minute track and traditional luminous-style hands, together with the Rolex coronet and ROLEX \/ OYSTER SPEEDKING signature beneath 12 o'clock. PRECISION appears above 6 o'clock. The surface displays extensive, evenly distributed age-related spotting and discoloration, creating a warm, textured appearance that gives this watch its distinctive vintage personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch is housed in a stainless steel Oyster case measuring approximately 30mm, featuring a polished smooth bezel, screw-down crown and elegantly tapered lugs. The case retains attractive proportions and displays normal signs of use consistent with its age. The inside caseback is correctly signed Rolex, Geneva Swiss, and stamped reference 5056, confirming its identity as an early Oyster Speedking. It is fitted with a later brown embossed leather strap that complements the warm golden tones of the dial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside is a traditional Rolex 17-jewel manually wound mechanical movement, featuring the firm's patented Superbalance and signed ROLEX PRECISION \/ SWISS MADE. The movement reflects Rolex's early emphasis on reliable mechanical timekeeping and robust construction, qualities that would help establish the Oyster collection's enduring reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late 1940s\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 5056, Oyster Speedking Precision\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless Steel Oyster, Approximately 30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rolex 17-Jewel Manual-Wind Mechanical, Patented Superbalance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Champagne with Golden Vintage Patina, Arabic Numerals and Central Seconds\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStrap:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Brown Embossed Leather, Later Replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67608057938111,"sku":null,"price":2885.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1242\/0384\/files\/NKN_9501.jpg?v=1791503114","url":"https:\/\/ashton-blakey-antiques.com\/products\/1940s-rolex-oyster-speedking-precision-ref-5056-golden-patina-dial-stainless-steel","provider":"Ashton-Blakey Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}