Rolex. A sterling silver cushion-shaped wristwatch

SIGNED ROLEX, RETAILED BY WATSONS LTD., CHRISTCHURCH, CIRCA 1930

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Rolex. A sterling silver cushion-shaped wristwatch
Signed Rolex, retailed by Watsons Ltd., Christchurch, circa 1930
With circular nickel-finished lever movement, 15 jewels, the silvered engine-turned dial with luminous Arabic numerals, luminous hands, engine-turned subsidiary seconds, the cushion-shaped case with snap on back, wire lugs, case and movement signed by maker, dial signed by maker and retailer
29 mm. wide

Lot Essay

The present lot is an example of an early sterling silver cushion-shaped Rolex wristwatch with wire lugs. Similar examples are illustrated in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, pp. 21 and 25.

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