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Rolex. A very rare, unusual and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet

SIGNED ROLEX, CHRONOGRAPH, KING OF WINGS, REF. 6238, CASE NO. 1'101'386, CIRCA 1964

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Rolex. A very rare, unusual and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet
Signed Rolex, Chronograph, King of Wings, ref. 6238, case no. 1'101'386, circa 1964
Cal. 722-1 mechanical movement, 17 jewels, silvered brushed dial, applied baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, three engine-turned silvered subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes and 12 hours registers, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back, screw down crown, two round chronograph buttons in the band, stainless steel Rolex Oyster bracelet with clasp stamped 3-65, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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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 example features a rare signature "King Of Wings". After further research we believe Rolex watches manufactured for the Canadian market sometimes were inscribed in this way. Rolex supplied watches to the Canadian Army and also to the famous Eaton department store (who also commissioned Rolex to supply them with their famous Quarter Century Club wristwatches presented to their staff after 25 years' service.) Little information is known to the exact origins of the King of Wings signature.

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