ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL OVERSIZED SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH

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ROLEX. A STAINLESS STEEL OVERSIZED SPLIT-SECONDS CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPHIE, CIRCA 1942

With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, the silvered matt dial with applied Arabic and baton numerals, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, outer calibrated telemeter and tachometer rings, the oversized circular case with rectangular chronograph buttons in the band and round button in the crown, downturned lugs and snap on back, case, dial and movement signed.
44 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

A similar watch is illustrated in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi on page 175.

Production of this watch was limited to 15 watches made in stainless steel.