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Rolex. A very unusual and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and possibly unique dial depicting Saint Christopher, the Christ-Bearer

SIGNED, ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, MOVEMENT NO. H55027 AND 69707, CASE NO. 114642 AND 6031, REF. 6305/1, MANUFACTURED IN 1955

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Rolex. A very unusual and rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof wristwatch with sweep centre seconds, date and possibly unique dial depicting Saint Christopher, the Christ-Bearer
Signed, Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, movement no. H55027 and 69707, case
no. 114642 and 6031, ref. 6305/1, manufactured in 1955
With nickel-finished lever movement, 18 jewels, the two-tone gilt matt dial with luminous accents to the applied dagger numerals, luminous hands, sweep centre seconds, centred by a gilt and black painted scene depicting St. Christopher carrying the Christ child on his shoulders, in tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case with milled bezel, screw back and screw down crown, together with gilt Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Prospective buyers are advised that we cannot arrange delivery of Corum, Rolex, Piaget or Franck Muller watches to the United States due to import restrictions. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale

Lot Essay

The present watch has been submitted to Rolex Geneva for extended research and has been found authentic in all aspects.

During the 1940s and 1950s, Rolex, amongst other important manufacturers, have produced watches with cloisonné and polychrome enamel dials in very small quantities only. Plain silvered dials however with painted motives such as the present watch are virtually unknown.

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