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Rolex. An extremely fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black regulator dial

SIGNED ROLEX, REF. 2737, CASE NO. 783515, CIRCA 1935

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Rolex. An extremely fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black regulator dial
Signed Rolex, ref. 2737, case no. 783515, circa 1935
Cal. 13''' three quarter plate nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the black regulator-style dial with outer silvered five minute divisions and telemetre scale, small engine-turned hour dial with Arabic numerals, inner spiral tachymetre scale, engine-turned subsidiary seconds dial, in large circular case with slender lugs, snap on back, two oval-shaped chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

The present watch is an extremely fine and exceedingly rare example of a non-Oyster chronograph wristwatch, featuring a stainless steel case and a highly attractive and unusual black regulator-style dial, placing the emphasis on the chronograph display as opposed to the traditional time display.

It was only in the second half of the 1930s when Rolex introduced its celebrated Oyster design on chronographs, rendering the stop watch as resistant to outer influences such as humidity, dust and shock as the "time only" Oyster wristwatches. Consequently it is extremely rare to find an early stainless steel Rolex chronograph in such well preserved original condition.

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