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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 49.
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL SINGLE-BUTTON CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, CIRCA 1930
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, outer calibrated tachometer ring, the circular case with single round chronograph button in the crown, snap on back, together with a stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
39 mm. diam.
SIGNED ROLEX, CIRCA 1930
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with Arabic numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, outer calibrated tachometer ring, the circular case with single round chronograph button in the crown, snap on back, together with a stainless steel Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed.
39 mm. diam.