Marconi for Rolex with ATP (Army Trade Pattern), British Army military issue markings on the case back and the MoD 'Broad Arrow'. Recently serviced by Rolex specialist watchmaker (photographs of movement were taken before the service). Running perfectly ready to treasure and enjoy!
Featuring a 34mm case and an elegant yet understated black Marconi signed dial, Rolex Watch Company (R.W.C Ltd) case and Marconi 17 Jewelled manual wind movement.
The Marconi line was launched in the 1920. Hans Wilsdorf (Rolex founder) patented the Marconi name in 1911, even before the Rolex one, which he already had up and running as a company in 1908. The first ones were little more than converted small pocket watches adapted for the wrist. Rolex did not place the Marconi name on Rolex models.
The Dial: Signed Marconi. Black dial with applied white luminous Arabic numerals. White pointed baton hands with a white stick centre sweep seconds hand, applied minute indices to chapter ring with five minute lume plot indexes. Dial has micro marks to commensurate with age and wear not noticeable to the naked eye only under magnification or if looking closely. Please observe photographs.
Original Case: Wears larger on the wrist due to its slim line case with large downturned lugs.
Stepped steel case with powering down turned lug design. Has fine hairline scratches upon close inspection associated with base metals commensurate with age and daily wear. No dents or deep scratches.
Original Case Back Cover Inner: Signed R.W.C LTD (Rolex Watch Company Limited) SAR SWISS. In good condition, pops and clicks fits perfectly flush without any issues.
Original Case Back Cover Outer: Steel brushed case cover. Military markings; A.T.P 42103 101327. Has surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with base metals. Stamped stainless steel.
Original Movement: (Photos taken before service). High grade movement signed Marconi 17 Jewels Swiss. Recently overhauled by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report. Running perfectly keeping accurate time. These movements are strong, accurate and very reliable making the watch appropriate for regular everyday use. This particular movement is in top condition and with regular servicing, every 3 years, you can expect this watch to run very happily for many more decades to come!
Original Crystal: Good condition.
Crown/Winder: Unsigned crown in good functioning order - very smooth indeed.
Strap/Buckle: Nato style leather aftermarket unauthentic good quality vintage leather strap fitted to a aftermarket buckle.
*Photographs form part of the description please observe carefully*
Please note this Marconi is over 80 years old and a well used vintage watch. Shipping DHL insured registered post World wide. Buyer responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at destination port.
Additional Information;
The Marconi name comes from Gugliemo Marconi. In 1901 Gugliemo Marconi successfully demonstrated the first use of radio waves as a means of communication. In 1909, Marconi was awarded the Nobel prize for physics and his business had become a great commercial success. Radio communication was ” state of art technology” and this was very exciting to the general public. Hans Wilsdorf believed that by registering the name MARCONI for Rolex watches he would immediately associate his ground breaking watch technology and engineering with the ground braking innovation and progress of of MARCONI’ radio Waves. The Rolex Marconi was thus born and production took off in the 1920’s.
Earlier Marconis are typically square, whereas later models were more commonly round.