While busy developing their Oyster case, Rolex also crafted lady's dress pieces to meet the needs of their wealthy female clients. The fine wristwatch featured in today's offering is an example of one of these very early Lady Rolex timepieces.
The centerpiece of the watch is its beautiful original decorated porcelain dial. Unlike most similar Rolex watches from the era which normally have unsigned dials, this more desirable example is signed Rolex.
It has black Roman numerals and a wonderful gold outer track with small diamond shaped markers. Powering this gem is a fine, early Rolex "Rebberg" timekeeping mechanism housed in its original 9K gold Rolex case.
As one of the world's first wristwatches, the wonderful transitional watches showcase their pocket watch heritage with their wide bezel, distinctive blued steel hands, and onion style winding crowns.
Its solid gold case is lightly tinted rose in color. While we have owned a couple dozen of these watches over the years, this is the first we can remember that seems to have been made with an inner and outer back lid. The outer lid is no longer present. It doesn't affect the watch and all of the factory markings are on the inner world. The inner lid and case band have pin prick indentions. On the wrist, it presents nicely.
Four of our Master Watchmakers and one of our Master Jewelers have worked for five years sympathetically restoring the watch which even included custom fabricating parts to the original factory functional quality and factory quality decorated finish We took it on as a project to save it from the scrap gold heap and breathe new life into it again for future generations, and it became a bigger project than anticipated (a $2195 value.) Our loss is your gain.
We have also timed it on a machine that simulates it being worn on the wrist. It is keeping very accurate time. These watches are known for not operating well because of their age, but this one is now a pleasing exception to that.
For the finishing touch, we have equipped it with a brand new black cord strap that replicates the look of the original 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, and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
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. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year built: c. 1920's
Functions: Hours and minutes
Designed for: Women
Case material: 9K rose gold
Case markings (inside): Rolex, 9 (.375), hallmarks, 5965, Rolex 7 World's Records, Geneva, Suisse, RWC
Case condition: While we have owned a couple dozen of these watches over the years, this is the first we can remember that seems to have been made with an inner and outer back lid. The outer lid is no longer present. It doesn't affect the watch and all of the factory markings are on the inner world. The inner lid and case band have pin prick indentions. On the wrist, it presents nicely.
Dimensions: 28mm diameter (excluding crown)
Dial: White porcelain, black painted Arabic numerals, outer gold minute track, original and untouched, very good condition with one hairline
Hands: Blue steel
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: Black cord, designed to replicate the look from the period, gold tone unsigned clasp, fits virtually any size wrist and designed to be cut down for a smaller wrist, brand new
Crystal type: Mineral glass, vintage or original, excellent condition
Serviced: Four of our Master Watchmakers and one of our Master Jewelers have worked for five years sympathetically restoring the watch which even included custom fabricating parts to the original factory functional quality and factory quality decorated finish We took it on as a project to save it from the scrap gold heap and breathe new life into it again for future generations, and it became a bigger project than anticipated (a $2195 value.) Our loss is your gain.
Timing: Timed on a state-of-the-art computerized system. We have also timed it on a machine that simulates 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. One used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealership and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center.
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
