Lot Essay
The model 8180 replaced the model 4768 in 1954 and introduced a much simplified, less ornate style which was similar to the Oyster styles being introduced at this time.(see lots 360-361)
SIGNED ROLEX, MODEL NO 8180, CASE NO 775315, 1950S
Details
A gold triple calender chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex,
Model No 8180, Case No 775315, 1950s
The nickel plated movement jeweled to the centre with gold alloy balance, stamped under the balance with a stylised R in a shield,the black dial with raised pink gilt dot five minute indexes,outer date ring with central date hand, aperture for day of the week and the month, subsidary dials for running seconds, elapsed minutes and hours, gold hands and sweep centre seconds operated by two flat buttons in the band, the yellow gold case with convex bezel, scalloped lugs and snap on back with Rolex leather strap and pink gold buckle, case dial and movement signed
38 mm diam
Signed Rolex,
Model No 8180, Case No 775315, 1950s
The nickel plated movement jeweled to the centre with gold alloy balance, stamped under the balance with a stylised R in a shield,the black dial with raised pink gilt dot five minute indexes,outer date ring with central date hand, aperture for day of the week and the month, subsidary dials for running seconds, elapsed minutes and hours, gold hands and sweep centre seconds operated by two flat buttons in the band, the yellow gold case with convex bezel, scalloped lugs and snap on back with Rolex leather strap and pink gold buckle, case dial and movement signed
38 mm diam