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Rolex. A rare and unusual 18K gold and diamond-set square-shaped automatic wristwatch

SIGNED ROLEX, PERPETUAL, SUPER PRECISION, REF. 4643, CASE NO. 824'707, MANUFACTURED IN 1952

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Rolex. A rare and unusual 18K gold and diamond-set square-shaped automatic wristwatch
Signed Rolex, Perpetual, Super Precision, ref. 4643, case no. 824'707, manufactured in 1952
Cal. 8 3/4''' automatic lever movement, 16 jewels, silvered matte dial, applied gold dagger numerals, diamond-set indexes to 3, 9 and 12 o'clock, subsidiary seconds, square case, stepped bezel, snap on back, gilt Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
28 mm. wide

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This lot is offered without reserve. 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.

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Lot Essay

With Rolex period green presentation box.

Reference 4643 was launched in the mid-1940s and remained in production until the early 1950s. Available in yellow or pink gold only, examples with diamond-set indexes, such as the present watch, are exceedingly rare. Its rarity is further enhanced by the very good and original overall condition, still retaining the remnants of a retailer's label to the back.

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