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A similar watch is illustrated in Iristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 160.
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL WATERPROOF WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS.
SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER, ATHLETE, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, sweep center seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with downturned lugs, screw down crown and screw back, together with a stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm diam.
SIGNED ROLEX OYSTER, ATHLETE, CIRCA 1940
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, sweep center seconds, the circular water-resistant-type case with downturned lugs, screw down crown and screw back, together with a stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
32 mm diam.