Antique Rolex Rolco Oyster wristwatch Junior Athenaeum Club London history rare
Years: 1920s
Movement: mechanical
Reference number: 2081
Serial number: 65016
Diameter: 31 mm (excluding crown) / 35 mm (including crown)
Form: square with rounded corners
Inscribed: 'An appreciation from the Staff of the Junior Athenaeum Club 1928'
Case: steel
History
It is a rare watch, being a present from the Staff of the Junior Athenaeum Club, in 1928.
The Junior Athenaeum Club was a gentlemen's club in Piccadilly, London, from 1864 to the 1930s, with similar aims to the Athenaeum Club.
Its membership was made up of members of both Houses of Parliament, members of the universities, fellows of the learned and scientific Societies, and gentlemen connected with literature, science, and art. Members were elected by ballot. The club's rules stated that “No ballot shall be valid unless at least twenty members actually vote. One black ball shall annul ten votes, a tie shall exclude.” The entrance fee was £31 10s., with an annual subscription of £10 10s. This is roughly equivalent to £3,200 and £1,100 in 2019, when adjusted for inflation.
Condition
The wristwatch is in excellent condition for his age, it is dating around 1920s. The wristwatch is working almost perfect, it is keeping good time for 2-3 days, after that it loses about a minute, which is normal for a mechanical wristwatch.
The case shows some signs of wear, as you can see from pictures. It is normal for such an old watch, almost 100 years old.
It has a very old leather strap, however, it needs to be repaired (for the people who likes original things) or to be replaced.
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