Lot Essay
A similar watch is illustrated in Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, p. 217 and in Wristwatches Rolex by Osvaldo Patrizzi, 1st edition p. 49 and 2nd edition p. 294, 295 and 374.
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SIGNED ROLEX AND R.W.C. LTD., REF. 2303, CIRCA 1935
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Rolex. A fine and rare 18K gold single-button chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd., Ref. 2303, circa 1935
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bimetallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, outer tachymeter scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constants seconds and 30 minutes register, the small circular case with snap on back, chronograph button in the crown, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. diam.
Signed Rolex and R.W.C. Ltd., Ref. 2303, circa 1935
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, bimetallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, outer tachymeter scale, two subsidiary dials indicating constants seconds and 30 minutes register, the small circular case with snap on back, chronograph button in the crown, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. diam.