In the 1930's through the 50's, in the midst of their high output of utilitarian sports watches, Rolex also made much more elegant dress watches. These fine wristwatches often combine a superior hand-wound mechanism with beautiful aesthetics.

The elegant and timeless dress Rolex showcased in today's offering is a classic example of this phenomenon made for the U.S. market. It features fine styling and a well-executed handwound movement.

It measures 34mm in diameter without the crown - the same size as a Rolex Date model.

It is fully Rolex down to the winding crown and is a well-done restoration. It presents in pleasing condition. Its case is in better than near mint condition, and its dial, with solid gold Rolex coronet which is a nice touch, is a clean vintage restoration.

One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the very fine Precision movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it. It is keeping very accurate time.

For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new crocodile strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.

Included with the purchase is a one-year international warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.

Don't miss the opportunity to own the perfect complement to your sporty Datejust, Sub, GMT, or Daytona.

• Manufacturer: Rolex
• Country of origin: Switzerland, made for the U.S. market
• Year made: c. 1950's
• Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
• Designed for: Men
• Case material: 14K gold
• Case markings (inside): Rolex, 14K, 16494
• Case markings (outside): 14K gold
• Case condition: Better than near mint condition with light remnants of wear and light signs of previous polishing. Presents beautifully on the wrist.
• Dimensions: 34mm diameter (without crown), 39mm long lug tip-to-tip 
• Dial: Silver, signed Rolex, gold Rolex coronet and gold applied baton indexes, outer minute track, clean restoration
• Hands: Original, gold, batons
• Movement type: Rolex caliber 1210, handwound, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance, two positional adjustments, Kif-flex shock resistance
• Movement markings: Montres Rolex, Geneve, Swiss, 17 Jewels, Adjusted to Two. Positions
• Jewels: 17 rubies
• Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn with unsigned gold-tone buckle
• Width between lugs: 18mm
• Crystal: Acrylic, new-old-stock
• Serviced: One of our watchmakers has just fully disassembled the movement down to its last screw and freshly cleaned and oiled it.
• Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. It is keeping very accurate time.
• Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
• Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
• Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee