Lot Essay
A similar watch is illustrated in Ore D'Oro by G. Negretti, F. Nencini, p. 238 and in Wristwatches Rolex by O. Patrizzi, p. 181.
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ROLEX. AN 18 CARAT GOLD WATERPROOF CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH
signed Rolex Oyster, circa 1940
With nickel finished jewelled lever movement, monometallic compensation balance, the champagne matt dial with Arabic and baton numerals, outer telemetric and tachymetric scales, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, the tonneau shaped water resistant type case with screw down crown and screw back, chronograph facility operated by two round buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.
signed Rolex Oyster, circa 1940
With nickel finished jewelled lever movement, monometallic compensation balance, the champagne matt dial with Arabic and baton numerals, outer telemetric and tachymetric scales, two subsidiary dials indicating constant seconds and 30 minute register, the tonneau shaped water resistant type case with screw down crown and screw back, chronograph facility operated by two round buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
35 mm. diam.