On offer is a wonderful 101 year old Art Deco era Manual wind Ladies 9 carat Rose Gold Rolex dress watch from horology’s most famous name bearing import marks from Glasgow dating to 1923. Unique scallop case measures a generous 26mm x 26mm which was large for a ladies size in the Art Deco era. The sought after silvered engine turned dial is signed ‘Rolex Swiss Made’ and carries beautiful patina. Recently tested and keeping good time within a minute per day. Surely a collectors piece ready to treasure and enjoy!
A practical timepiece to use for evening wear, on a regular basis, as you so wish. Beautiful Rolex signed patinated dial, housed in a rare rose gold 9 carat solid Gold scallop case fitted to a sprung stretch 9 carat rose gold chain link bracelet signed ‘Brittanic’. Sprung bracelet will stretch to fit an extra large sized ladies wrist will also fit a small wrist size.
The Original Dial: Signed Rolex below ‘12’ and Swiss Made with Swiss Made at the very bottom. Unique silvered dial carries applied Arabic numerals with steel hour and minute ‘Spade’ style hands which are in solid condition for the age. Outer rail track chapter ring with 1/5th increments. Dial has marks, commensurate with age. Please observe photographs.
Original Crystal: Good condition
Original Movement: Rolex went to considerable trouble and expense to ensure its small Calibre series movements performed equally as well as its larger gents movements, and they succeeded! These are indeed high precision movements and the example here is in good running order, having been calibrated to run within an accuracy of one minute per day. This is truly outstanding for any mechanical watch over 109 years old and it is no exaggeration – The high grade Calibre 10.5 ligne 15 jewel hand-wound movement is in clean and solid condition and has been fully tested. This particular movement is in good condition and with similar care and regular servicing, say every 3 to 4 years, one can expect this watch to continue to run very happily for many more decades to come!
Original Case: The 9 carat rose gold scallop case is of a very solid two-piece design with a wonderful plain bezel to improve water and dust resistance. Case measures 26mm x 26mm excluding the crown. Has surface scratches associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear.
Case Back Cover Outer: The hinged press-fit case-back clicks into place with a firm and satisfying ‘pop’, indicating it is a nice tight fit and the case-back is of full thickness and has never been inscribed, the hinges are in good order. Has surface hairline scratches associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear.
Case Back Cover Inner: Inside the case-back is signed R.W.C Ltd Rolex 7 World’s Records Gold Medal Geneve Suisse 3898. Also found inside the case-back is the import hallmarks for Glasgow dating to 1923. Good condition.
The Original Crown/Winder: The crown is unsigned as it was back then. In good functioning order.
The Aftermarket 9 Carat Bracelet: The sprung stretch flexi bracelet is signed ‘Brittanic’ marked 9ct, Will stretch to fit an extra large ladies wrist size up to 8.5 inches in circumference equally will fit a smaller size. Has surface scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals. Please see photos.
*Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description*
Please note this Rolex is over 100 years old. 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;
While the gents Rolex’s were the best selling watches throughout the 1930’s many will be surprised to learn there were also ladies Rolex’s sold at the same time. These made up around 10% of all the Rolex watches produced. Half of these were sold on leather straps and half on integral bracelets. These were expensive watches at the time, because it was much more difficult to produce the much smaller 13.75mm diameter Rolex movements, to the same required levels of accuracy and reliability as the movements in the larger gents watches.
It is not quite so well known that Rolex was actually founded in the UK in London 1905 and it was not until 1919 that the company transferred its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland. It is also a misconception that the world of luxury watches is a gentlemans one, as the first recorded wristwatch was actually designed for a lady. In June 1810, Abraham-Louis Breguet made a watch for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. For many decades, women have proudly worn Rolex watches and have been integral to the brand’s success…
Rolex went to considerable lengths and expense to ensure its 13.75mm diameter, series movements performed equally as well as its larger gents Precision movements – and they succeeded! These are indeed high precision movements and the example here is running well , having been calibrated to run consistently.