Lot Essay
A similar example of this model, reference 4647, is illustrated in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, p. 60.
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SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER AIR-LION, REF. 4647, CIRCA 1944
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Rolex. A stainless steel water-resistant cushion-shaped wristwatch with sweep center seconds
Signed Rolex, Oyster Air-Lion, Ref. 4647, circa 1944
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied Arabic and dot numerals, sweep center seconds, the cushion-shaped case with flat bezel, angular lugs, engraved inscription to the screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. wide
Signed Rolex, Oyster Air-Lion, Ref. 4647, circa 1944
With nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered matte dial with applied Arabic and dot numerals, sweep center seconds, the cushion-shaped case with flat bezel, angular lugs, engraved inscription to the screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
31 mm. wide