4, Aug 2010
1920s square 2 colour gold vintage Rolex wristwatch

A Rolex is not just a watch.

In most cases a Rolex watch is to be enjoyed for a life time and then to be left for the next generation as an heirloom,

That is normally the case, even for the most ordinary of the Rolex watches.

But then even within the Rolex family, there are watches that are extra special and can be termed as “The Rolex of the Rolex watches” !  Another Rare watch brought to you by the RareWatchesBlog  

This extremely rare 18ct gold vintage Rolex wristwatch definitely deserves that title!

An elegant and classic gentleman’s watch, it is just bursting with quality features.

The square two colour gold case is hallmarked 18ct, Glasgow 1928 and is curved to the wrist with flared sides.

The engine-turned silvered dial has Arabic numerals, cathedral hands, with a subsidiary seconds dial.

The case measures 27 x 41 mm (including lugs) – model 912 – and is signed:  R.W.C. Ltd (Rolex Watch Company Limited), Rolex 7 Worlds Record, Geneva-Suisse.

The Rolex Prima movement is timed to 6 positions, for all climates, with 15 jewels.

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The dial is signed Rolex above the centre.

This design of case was clearly influenced by the design of the ‘Rolex Prince’ which was being made at the same time.

A rare and very desirable gem of a watch, which could well be an asset for the generations ahead.
 
The above Rolex wristwatch (3131) is priced at  £5,750-00  

For more information call  Olde Timers at :   +44 1227 750595

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