Today's offering showcases this uncommon and pleasing early Rolex pocket watch made c. the later 1910's.
By the 1920's, Rolex had shifted the majority of its production to wristwatches however they continued to make a relatively small number of traditional pocket watches. The desirable demi-hunter cased watch featured in this auction is a fine example of one of Rolex's pocket watches from the era.
We are pleased to offer it. It features a full size 10K gold filled case made for Rolex, the company's contractor for watches destined for the English market. Its "demi-hunter" lid has blue enamel Roman and minute track markings and a crystal covering the center so that the time can be read without lifting the front lid.
Born before the days of constant brand focused marketing, these very early pieces are often not outwardly signed Rolex - they are only signed on the movement.
The marvelous Rolex movement in the watch is quite fine and features a special "moustache" counterpoise snail cam regulator most often associated with Patek's Chronometro Gondolo watches.
It remains in all original condition.
Its case presents as better than near mint with light wear. Its dial presents just short of mint. Its bow is nice and tight. And its high grade movement is clean and decorated.
One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, polishing the pivots, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function and a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity.
Manufacturer: Rolex
Country of origin: Switzerland
Year sold: c. 1910's
Caes number: 220,161
Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
Designed for: Men
Case material: 10K gold filled
Case condition: Better than near mint with light wear
Dimensions: 50mm diameter
Dial: White porcelain with black painted Roman indexes, outer minute/seconds track, original, presents as just short of mint
Hands: Original, blue steel "double spades" - the hour and seconds have a fabulous blue tone visible at certain angle; the hour hand has dark blue tone
Movement type: Very high grade keyless pocket watch, nickel plated, fishscale damascening, 17 jewels, straight line “moustache” lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, Wilmot’s patented micrometer cam regulator
Jewels: 17 rubies
Crystal type: Mineral glass, excellent condition
Serviced: One of our Master Watchmakers, who used to be the watchmaker for an authorized Rolex dealer and was given special training by Rolex at their Beverly Hills Service Center to be an authorized Rolex watchmaker, has fully serviced the watch which consists of fully disassembling the movement, carefully inspecting each part, replacing any overly worn components with genuine Rolex parts, polishing the pivtos, installing a new mainspring, reassembling and lubricating the movement, and timing testing and regulation (a $795 value).
Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an extremely experienced team of four Master Watchmakers all of whom each have over thirty-five years of experience and a large number of parts.
Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
