Rolex. A rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep center seconds and date

SIGNED ROLEX, OYSTER PERPETUAL, REF. 4467, CIRCA 1948

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Rolex. A rare 18K gold self-winding waterproof bubble back wristwatch with sweep center seconds and date
Signed Rolex, Oyster Perpetual, Ref. 4467, circa 1948
With nickel-finished jewelled lever movement, the silvered dial with applied dagger numerals, sweep center seconds, date aperture, the tonneau-shaped water-resistant bubble back type case with screw back and screw down crown, coin edge bezel, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

Lot Essay

Production of this model, reference 4467, was launched in 1945. It was the first Datejust model introduced and was initially only produced in 18K gold.

Other examples of reference 4467 are illustrated in The Best of Time - Rolex Wristwatches by James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess, pp. 180 & 235.

For a left-handed version of this watch, see the previous lot.

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