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Rolex. An attractive 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 5030, CASE NO. 605'866, CIRCA 1948

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Rolex. An attractive 18K pink gold automatic wristwatch with sweep centre seconds and date
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 5030, case no. 605'866, circa 1948
Cal. A295 automatic movement, 17 jewels, Patented Super-Balance, silvered dial, applied dagger and baton numerals, outer Arabic five minute divisions, window for date, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type bubble-back-type case, screw back, screw down crown, 18K gold Rolex buckle, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Special notice

Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. 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

The present watch is a fine example of an early Rolex Datejust in pink gold with attractive dial, not yet bearing the Datejust signature. The watch face has taken a warm sandy copper patina in the centre, further highlighting the alternating red and black numerals on the date disc. When introduced in 1945, the Datejust was marketed as the world's first automatic wristwatch with a date appearing in an aperture at three o'clock and being of "Officially Certified Chronometer" quality. The watch further stands out by its very good and original overall condition, displaying a sharp gold mark under the lower right lug and crisp milling on the back.

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