The Rolex Precision, featuring a rare factory coin edge 34mm case and an elegant yet understated, signed original honeycomb dial. Hallmarks for London denoting letter ‘a’ for 1956. This watch not only retains vintage charm, but it is also in superb functioning order keeping accurate time following a recent overhaul by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report. Ready to enjoy!
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 34mm 9 carat solid gold Gents Rolex Precision - The understated and utterly timeless Rolex.
This is a stylish 9K gold Rolex wristwatch with a honeycomb dial featuring fully raised gold gilt arrow indexes with Arabic numerals to the quarters Explorer style. The Rolex coronet sitting proudly below ‘12’ o clock. Looks and feels larger on the wrist due to its slim line case with large downturned lugs.
The Original Dial: Signed Rolex Precision Swiss. Honeycomb Light Silvered dial featuring raised gold gilt arrow indexes with Arabic numerals to the quarters and gold gilt lume filled dauphine hour and minute hands with a tapered steel blue sweep centre seconds hand, applied minute markers to chapter ring with lume plots sitting behind the hour markers. Dial is in overall good condition. Has some marks commensurate with age and wear. Please observe photographs.
Original Case: Stepped 9ct carat solid gold coin edge case bearing hallmarks to the reverse. Stylish powering down turned lug design to case. Has fine hairline scratches upon close inspection associated with precious metals commensurate with age and daily wear. Overall in good condition given the age.
Original Case Back Cover Outer: Solid gold beveled edge case cover. Has surface hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with precious metals, x1 pin dent present.
Original Case Back Cover Inner: Signed DS&S (Shakelman & Sons) 29630 1 of 3 official Rolex case makers from the period in which this watch was made the other 2 were Dennison and W&D all were based in Birmingham United Kingdom. Case has markings (hallmarks for London denoting letter a for 1956). In good overall condition.
Original Movement: Signed Montres Rolex SA Geneva Swiss Seventeen 17 Jewels numbered N48950. Good condition and in superb working order keeping accurate time. Recently fully overhauled and tested by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report. The watch carries its original high-grade Rolex Calibre 1210, 17 Jewel movement, which as can be seen in the photographs, is in spectacular condition. The movement is all correctly signed ‘ROLEX’, ‘SWISS MADE’ and ‘17 Jewels’. 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, later service replacement in good functioning order - very smooth.
Strap/Buckle: Fitted with aftermarket unauthentic good quality vintage leather strap and gold plated buckle. In excellent used condition.
*Photographs form part of the description please observe carefully*
Please note this Rolex is over 68 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. (085)