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Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel and gold triple calendar chronograph wristwatch

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPHE, ANTIMAGNETIQUE, REF. 4768, CASE NO. 624'911, MANUFACTURED IN 1947

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Rolex. A very fine and rare stainless steel and gold triple calendar chronograph wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Chronographe, Antimagnetique, ref. 4768, case no. 624'911, manufactured in 1947
Cal. Valjoux 72C nickel-finished lever movement, 17 jewels, the silvered dial with baton numerals, outer date ring with central date hand, two windows for day and month, three subsidiary engine-turned dials indicating constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, in circular stainless steel case with gold bezel and gold crown, large downturned fluted lugs, snap on back, two rectangular chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.

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

Production of reference 4768 was launched in 1947 and according to literature, only 220 examples of this model were made. It was available in stainless steel, yellow and pink gold as well as steel and gold (yellow and pink). Different versions in regard to case material and dial layout are illustrated in I Cronografi Rolex - La Leggenda, Pucci Papaleo Editore, pp. 366-371.

Reference 4768 is the first calendar chronograph wristwatch, also known as "Dato Compax", made by Rolex. It incorporates one of the most sophisticated movements ever used by the company, the Valjoux 72C. The sober case design, the large faceted teardrop lugs and the clear dial display render the watch a more elegant look than its sporty Oyster successors.

The rarity of the present watch is further enhanced by its excellent overall condition.

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