Lot Essay
Accompanied by Rolex cardboard fitted box and certificate.
Rolex introduced the Space Dweller model to the Japanese market in 1963. The name of the model honored some ultimate explorers, the men of the Mercury space mission, such as John Glenn, who made a visit to Japan prior to the release of this watch. Unfortunately at the time, the Space Dweller never found a large audience, making production limited and examples appearing on the market very unusual.
Rolex introduced the Space Dweller model to the Japanese market in 1963. The name of the model honored some ultimate explorers, the men of the Mercury space mission, such as John Glenn, who made a visit to Japan prior to the release of this watch. Unfortunately at the time, the Space Dweller never found a large audience, making production limited and examples appearing on the market very unusual.