On offer is a wonderful and rare Ladies Rolex Precision Swiss reference 9285 Manual wind circa ‘1960’ solid gold 18 carat watch from horology’s most famous name. Accompanied with the original factory hangtag bearing reference number 9285 and serial number 530861 dating the watch to ‘1960’ on the Rolex date register. The light silvered dial has wonderful creamy patina and is signed ‘Rolex Precision’. Powered by Rolex signed 17 jewelled movement which has been recently serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report, keeping accurate time and in superb running order. Ready to enjoy!
This highlights one of the brand's many strengths — aesthetic and technical innovation within a framework — as demonstrated best by the current Submariner, GMT Master, and Daytona. Modern Day Dates and Datejusts are a bit of a different story, with their continually strict adherence to the designs that came before them.
A practical, accurate and reliable timepiece to use for evening wear, on a regular basis, as you so wish. Has a unique Rolex signed dial, housed in a 18 carat oyster case which is fitted to a good quality new leather strap band which has retained the original Rolex signed gold plated buckle.
The Original Dial: The dial is signed Rolex below ‘12’ and signed ‘Precision’ above ‘6’’. This is a unique dial with patina. Carries raised gold gilt baton indexes with unique coronet markers to the quarters. Gold gilt hour and minute ‘Dauphine’ style hands set the dial beautifully. Dial has marks and commensurate with age and wear not noticeable to the naked eye only when looking closely or under magnification. Please see photos.
Original Crystal: Good condition
Original Movement: Rolex went to considerable trouble and expense to ensure its small Calibre 1400 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 running perfectly, having been calibrated to run consistently accurate. This is truly outstanding for any mechanical watch and it is no exaggeration – The high grade 17 jewel hand-wound movement is in incredibly clean and sparkling condition and has been serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report, keeping accurate time. This particular movement is in beautiful 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 Oyster case is of a very solid two-piece design with a wonderful plain bezel to improve water and dust resistance. 18 carat gold case measures 17mm wide x 25mm high excluding the crown including lugs. Has surface has surface scratches all over associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear.
Case Back Cover Outer: The press fit case-back clicks into place with a firm and satisfying ‘pop’, indicating it is a nice tight fit and is of full thickness - Has surface scratches associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear.
Case Back Cover Inner: Inside the case-back is signed Geneva Swiss Rolex 9285. Period service markers present. In Good condition.
Crown/Winder: The crown is unsigned, possibly later service replacement. In good functioning order.
Original Rolex Buckle/Aftermarket Strap Band: Recently fitted during service good quality brown leather strap retaing the original gold buckle which has signs of wear commensurate with age.
*Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description*
Please note this Rolex is over 64 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 Precision was Rolex’s best selling watch throughout the 1950s and ’60s, many will be surprised to learn there was also a ladies Precision, sold at the same time. These made up around 10% of all the Rolex Precisions produced. Half of these were sold on leather straps and half on integral Rolex gold bracelets. These were expensive watches at the time, because it was much more difficult to produce the much smaller 13.75mm diameter Rolex Calibre 1400 series 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, small 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 perfectly, having been calibrated to run consistently.