Rolex Oyster SpeedKing ‘1949’ Gents Ref 5056 Vintage Watch 30mm, Serviced

Description: Superb Circa ‘1949’ Rolex Oyster - Speedking Precision reference 5056 - This watch has benefited from a service by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report. Keeping accurate time ready to treasure and enjoy for many years to come! It may not be well known, but the Oyster Speedking set the tone for wearable sport watches as distinct from the established dive watches of the day, “The Speedking features only what it needs, and nothing it doesn’t. Because of that, there’s not much flash here, but a whole lot of substance.” Speedking and yes for todays standards they are extremely small at 30mm excluding the crown, but the history of this line is definitely interesting with links to the race car driver Sir Malcom Campbell to the choice of Officers being held captive during WW2 in prisoner of war camps ( Rolex Magazine has a great article explaining that one) Right up to the fact Steve McQueen wore one in the Great Escape in 1963…. that in itself is usually enough to send people wild - Vintage Rolex doesn’t get much better than this Speedking. From its aged silvered dial featuring raised Arabic numerals to its powerful pointed ‘dauphine’ hands and chapter ring markers. Rolex SpeedKing Precision manual Reference 5056 with the dial carrying wonderful patina and Arabic numerals, it is one of the most desirable combinations and rarest of the SpeedKing range. The original case on this watch is steel retaining the original Rolex Oyster signed crown/winder. This Rolex SpeedKing is cool and especially hard-to-find being an early variant. The Rolex SpeedKing truly brings back the yesteryear of classic and simple vintage Rolex watches with a manual wound movement. The reference 5056 was introduced in the late 1940’s, and unlike its predecessors it featured a screw-down crown and a removable bezel design. The reference also came in different dial configurations, but this one is particularly attractive because of the raised numerals to the dial which carries wonderful patina and is reminiscent of highly sort after important Rolex vintage pieces from the same era. This is a great mid sized vintage Rolex for someone who wants something a little different. The chamfered bezel beautifully wraps around the Oyster steel case which makes this watch a perfect size for someone yearning pure elegance. The new leather strap finishes the package off and cements the presence of this timepiece on your wrist. The Original Dial: This has an attractive appeal. Signed Rolex SpeedKing Precision Swiss Made, whilst the dial subtly exudes a class you can only find on a watch of this stature. Unique aged Arabic numerals set the dial, outer chapter ring features applied minute indices. Pointed steel ‘dauphine’ hands with a blue steel lollipop centre seconds sweep hand. Dial has marks commensurate with age and wear - Please observe photos carefully. The Original Case/Bezel: 30mm (without crown), Steel polished case with an engine turned bezel and down turned lugs. Serial numbered 669*** in between the lugs dating the watch to 1949 on the Rolex date register. The lugs remain sharp and characteristic showcasing the quality of Rolex’s reputation of making long lasting and iconic wristwatches. The condition of the case is solid for the age, has surface scratches commensurate with age and everyday wear. The Oyster case retains all the key attributes that makes this reference Rolex so desirable and proves to be a timeless piece of design and quality. The Original Crystal: Good condition. The Original Case Back Cover Outer: Screw back milled edge steel case fits flush without any issues. Has surface scratches associated with polished base metals commensurate with age and wear. The Original Case Back Cover Inner: Traditional Rolex logo Signed Geneva Swiss Rolex Patented 5056 Stainless Steel - Period service markers present. The Original Movement: Signed Montres Rolex S.A Geneva Swiss Seventeen 17 Jewels. Rolex manually wound calibre 710 movement, lever escapement, 17 jewels. In excellent working order running superbly keeping accurate time. Recently serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report. The Original Screw Down Crown: Signed Rolex Oyster with the dash in relief. Superb working order. The Aftermarket Leather Strap Band/SteelBuckle: *Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description* Please note this Rolex is over 75 years old. Shipping DHL/UPS insured registered post World wide shipping buyer responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at destination port. Additional information; Maker: Rolex Model: SpeedKing Precision Material: Steel Dimensions: 30mm diameter excluding crown Strap Band: Leather Aftermarket Lug Width: 17 mm Box/Papers: No Case: Steel Crown: Rolex Signed Crown. Dial: Silver With Patina Crystal: Plexi. Technical specifications Winding: Manual. Movement type: Precision Manual. Calibre: Rolex Calibre 710 Jewels: 17. Condition: Vintage condition with dial patina. Model Reference Number: 5056 Date of issue: 1949 Rolex offered the SpeedKing Precision watches from the 1940’s to the late 1960’s with several different variations, dials and movements. The Rolex SpeedKing Precision is one of the few Rolex watches equipped with a hand-wound mechanical movement. Rolex watches not only became the watches worn by the most influential people, they were also put to the test in the most extreme situations. Sir Malcolm Campbell wore one while breaking land speed records in Bluebell in 1935, as did the first pilot to break the sound barrier in 1947. Sir Edmund Hillary wore an Oyster on the first ever summit of Everest in 1953, and this extraordinary feat began a series of Professional models, the first of which was the Oyster Explorer, based on the model Hillary wore. The present watch a SpeedKing Precision ref. 5056 circa 1949 channels the importance of Rolex’s effect on history in wonderful style and elegance. (143)

Price: 1750 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2024-11-18T23:46:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 64.74 GBP