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A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 152.
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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL AND PINK GOLD WATERPROOF WRISTWATCH WITH SWEEP CENTER SECONDS
SIGNED ROLEX, VICEROY OYSTER, CIRCA 1930
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-matallic balance, micrometer regulator, the silvered matt dial with luminous Arabic and baton numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type case stainless steel with engine-turned pink gold bezel with chased hour markers, screw down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed.
39 mm. long.
SIGNED ROLEX, VICEROY OYSTER, CIRCA 1930
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-matallic balance, micrometer regulator, the silvered matt dial with luminous Arabic and baton numerals, sweep center seconds, the tonneau water-resistant-type case stainless steel with engine-turned pink gold bezel with chased hour markers, screw down crown and screw back, case, dial and movement signed.
39 mm. long.