While busy developing their Oyster case, Rolex also crafted lady's pieces to meet the needs of their wealthy female clients. The fine wristwatch featured in this offering is an example of one of these very early Lady Rolex timepieces. Rolex was one of the pioneers of the wrist-worn watch.
The centerpiece of the watch is its egg-shell face with gold Breguet numerals. Its original "cathedral" style gold steel hands complement it well.
As one of the world's first wristwatches, this wonderful transitional watch showcases pocket watch heritage with its hinged "onion" style crown.
Powering this early Art Deco Rolex is a fine, early Rolex "Rebberg" timekeeping mechanism housed in its original 9K gold Rolex case.
It has all of its original Rolex parts down to the hands and winding crown.
Its case, whish is lightly tinted rose in color and just a bit larger than the cases of most similar ladies Rolex watches from the era, has an interesting cushion shaped bezel. The bezel has two indentions near the crown and light wear; otherwise the case presents in excellent condition with light previous restoration to the bezel.
Its dial has been previously refinished in vintage. Originally, it would not have had the Oyster printing under the word Rolex as it is not waterproof and the minute markings would have been more prominent. It is bright and clean with only light aging. Please inquire if you would like it freshly expertly restored.
Its Rolex movement is clean. Occasionally there is just a very slight slip when setting the hands.
All four of our Master Watchmakers spent two years breathing new life into the century old movement. One of them used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
These watches are known for not keeping extremely accurate time because of their age, but this one is now an exception to that. We have timed it on a machine that spins it in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped this Rolex with a brand new Hirsch crocograin strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1920's
Functions: Hours and minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 9K gold lightly tinted rose in color
Case markings (inside): R.W.C. Ltd., 9C (.375), Rolex 7 World's Records, Gold Medal, Geneva, Suisse, 37867
Case condition: The bezel has two indentions near the crown and light wear; otherwise the case presents in excellent condition with light previous restoration to the bezel.
Dimensions: 26mm diameter (excluding crown) by 29mm long lug tip to tip
Dial: Signed Rolex, egg-shell, gold Breguet numerals, silver. Originally, it would not have had the Oyster printing under the word Rolex as it is not waterproof and the minute markings would have been more prominent. It is bright and clean with only light aging. Please inquire if you would like it freshly expertly restored.
Hands: Gold, "cathedrals", original
Movement type: Signed Rolex, "Rebberg" movement, manually wound, 15 ruby jewels, lever, nickel plated decorated, index regulator
Movement markings: Rolex, 15 Jewels, Swiss Made
Movement Jewels: 15 rubies
Band: Hirsch, crocograin, remborde, designed for fixed lug use, brand new and unworn
Crystal: Acrylic, excellent condition
Serviced: All four of our Master Watchmakers spent two years breathing new life into the movement. One of them used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, installing a correct new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and extensive timing testing and regulation (a $995 value).
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. These watches are known for not keepng very accurate time because of their age, but this one is now an exception to that. We have timed it on a machine that spins it in all directions simulating it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time.
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
