A rare example of the Gents Rolex Precision circa 1979. Accompanied with original presentation box (missing insert) and the original Rolex guarantee certificate dated 10th of February 1979 issued by Rolex authorised dealer ‘R.L Cozens & Sons Ltd’ Taunton (guarantee cert is complete however appears to be blotchy and messy the serial number and date match case and hallmarks - please see photograph attached). Recently overhauled by a Rolex specialist watchmaker and in superb working order keeping accurate time with no issues to report - Ready to treasure and enjoy for many years to come!
Featuring a sunburst dial and housed in an elegant yet understated solid gold 14 carat case fitted to a beautiful integral 14 carat solid gold Milanese bracelet which glides on your wrist in pure style and elegance, fits an extra large gents wrist circumference of 8 inches, can be adjusted to a smaller size within the clasp ladder. Powered by a high grade manual wound Rolex calibre 1225 movement. This watch not only retains its original charm, but it is also in superb functioning order.
This is a truly first class example of a 1970’s vintage Rolex Precision which is ready to wear and completely practical for everyday use. If treated with care, it will make an excellent investment or heirloom piece and even though vintage gold Rolex prices have risen markedly recently, good examples such as this are still undervalued. As each year goes by and the world market for vintage gold Rolex watches continues to expand, prices will continue to climb ever higher…
The Precision was first introduced in the 1940's. Rolex did produce a number of minimalist, elegant gold dress watches under the Precision name to compete with the likes of Patek Philippe ‘Calatrava’ and Vacheron Constantin’s ‘Patrimony’. The Pateks and Vach’s are selling for 3/4 times more than this Rolex today albeit this Rolex is clearly a sleeper. Gold Precision's such as this offer enduring style to those that appreciate understated elegance. A rare vintage 14 carat solid gold Gents Rolex Precision - The understated and utterly timeless Rolex.
This is a stylish 14 carat gold Rolex wristwatch weighing 50.5 grams in gold alone. Superb champagne silk sunburst dial featuring fully raised gold gilt baton indexes, looks larger on the wrist due to its slim line case with an integral bracelet.
The Original Dial: Signed Rolex Precision. Champagne sunburst dial with raised gold gilt baton indexes, gold gilt Rolex coronet at ‘12’ signed Rolex below with Precision above ‘6’. Black baton hands with a tapered gold gilt stick centre sweep seconds hand, applied minute markers to outer chapter ring. Dial is in overall good condition. Please observe photographs.
Original Case: The 14 carat yellow gold watch case measures 34mm in diameter, excluding the correct Rolex unsigned crown. This is a typical sized watch for 1979, although the Chamfered scooped solid gold bezel on this wonderful watch is thin and therefore makes the watch look larger on the wrist. Stepped case bearing hallmarks to the reverse. Stylish powering design to case. Case has surface hairline scratches (not noticeable to the naked eye) upon close inspection associated with polished precious metals commensurate with age and daily wear. No dents or deep scratches.
Original Case Back Cover Outer: Solid gold case with bevelled centre. Has surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals. No dents. Pops and clicks and fits perfectly flush.
Case Back Cover Inner: Inside the case-back, the markings are all correct Signed W RWCo (Rolex Watch Company) numbered 43292 000817 hallmarks for London denoting the letter E for 1979 which matches the date in the guarantee book. In good condition.
Original Movement: The movement has been fully overhauled and serviced, was completely disassembled, cleaned, inspected and rebuilt using original Rolex parts where required, by a vintage Rolex specialist watchmaker. When tested and calibrated, this watch was running to within +3 seconds per day, which is outstanding for any vintage watch of this age. The movement is all correctly signed ‘Montes Rolex SA Geneva Swiss’, and ‘17 Jewels’, with the Calibre number 1225. 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! (Photos taken before service)
Original Crystal: Good condition.
Crown/Winder: Unsigned crown in good functioning order - very smooth. Later service replacement.
Original Rolex Integral Bracelet: The original, integral, heavy woven link Rolex 14 carat bracelet is is of original full length. Signed with the Rolex logo on the clasp, hallmarks essay marks 0585 14k. Will fit an extra large gents wrist circumference of 8 inches equally can be adjusted to a smaller size within the clasp or by alteration of the bracelet by a competent jeweller. This is adjusted using the two-step Rolex ladder locking catch. In good overall condition with some surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals. There are no deep scratches or dents. Please observe photos.
Original Presentation Box: Signed ‘Rolex’ with supplying retailers sticker ‘R.L Cozens & Sons Ltd’ Taunton, unfortunately missing insert. In average condition given the age with some age related imperfections. Please see photos.
*Photographs form part of the description please observe carefully*
Please note this Rolex is over 45 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;
Founded in 1905 in England by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis as Wilsdorf & Davis, the partnership became known as the Rolex Watch Company in 1915, moving to its new Geneva headquarters in 1919. The success of the wristwatch can be largely attributed to many of Rolex’s innovations which made the company one of the most respected and well-known of all luxury brands. These have included its famous “Oyster” case — the world’s first water-resistant and dustproof watch case, invented in 1926 — and its “Perpetual” — the world’s first reliable, self-winding movement for the wristwatch, launched in 1933. These would form the foundation for Rolex’s Datejust and Day-Date, respectively introduced in 1945 and 1956. Also and equally importantly, Rolex is known for its sports watches, such as the Explorer, Submariner and GMT-Master launched in the mid-1950s.