SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, SO CALLED "CHANNEL SWIMMER", CASE NO. 22149, CIRCA 1925

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ROLEX. AN 18K GOLD OCTAGONAL WRISTWATCH
SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER, SO CALLED "CHANNEL SWIMMER", CASE NO. 22149, CIRCA 1925

With nickel-finished lever movement, 15 jewels, the white enamel dial with Arabic numerals, pierced blued steel hands, in octagonal water-resistant-type case with milled bezel, wire lugs, screw back and screw down crown, case, dial and movement signed
32 mm. wide and 39 mm. overall length

Special notice

Prospective buyers should be aware that the importation of Rolex watches into the United States is highly restricted. Rolex watches may not be shipped into the USA and can only be imported personally. Generally a buyer may import only one watch into the USA. For further information please contact our specialists in charge of the sale. Please note other countries may have comparable import restrictions for luxury watches.

Lot Essay

US$3,200-3,900

This model is also known as the "Channel Swimmer" as it is similar to the watch Mercedes Gleitze wore during her celebrated vindication channel swim on 21 October 1927.

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