Rolex Precision 9K Solid Pink Gold/Steel ‘1946’ Ref 4375 Ladies Vintage Watch

Description: This is a rare ladies cocktail watch housed in a unique factory sound pink gold and steel case. A wonderful classic featuring unique hooded lugs, retains the much sought after original Rolex buckle. Wear it alone or stack it with bracelets and you are sure to make a fashion statement. A wonderful Manual wind Ladies Steel/Pink Gold Rolex watch. This is a wonderful time piece from horology’s most famous name. The original dial is signed ‘Rolex Precision Swiss’, the case and the Precision movement are both signed Rolex. Serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker, with no issues to report keeping accurate time and in good running order, ready to treasure and enjoy! Rolex marketed this watch to the Lady who placed perfection before price and "Created by perfectionists for perfectionists" and it's easy to see why when you look at this wonderful sophisticated example. Encased in a unique decorative steel and solid gold case which has been preserved remarkably well with signs of light wear, the ‘pièce de résistance’ of this piece is of course the elegant case design which has been profusely made and incredibly characteristic defining the watch’s aesthetic. They also add to the watch's proportions quite significantly at a height of 30mm from end to end. At 20mm wide this watch is a slightly larger ladies size for the era in which it was made although still very very small compared to modern Rolex watches. This Rolex is a very rare find, certainly in such good condition, and will simply never go out of style. It is the epitome of style and elegance, not to pass! The Original Dial: The dial is signed ‘Rolex Precision’ with an applied Coronet sitting proudly below ‘12’ o clock along with ‘Swiss’ at the very bottom. This is a unique silvered dial with patina. Carries raised pink gold gilt arrow markers and Arabic numerals to the dial with matching gold gilt hour and minute ‘lance’ style hands which are in good condition for the age. Dial has patina and marks all over commensurate with age and wear - Please observe photographs carefully. Original Crystal: Perspex crystal in good condition for the age. Original Movement: Signed Rolex Precision 17 Rubis Swiss Patented Superbalance - Rolex went to considerable trouble and expense to ensure its small Calibre 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 beautifully – 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: This unique case is a solid two-piece case with a wonderful design feature. Solid pink Gold case measures 20mm wide excluding the crown, and sits 30mm high lug to lug. Has surface hairline scratches associated with precious metals commensurate with age and wear. Case Back Cover Outer: Bearing Rolex coronet which has slightly faded over time. The brushed 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 hairline scratches associated with base metals commensurate with age and wear. There are no dents. Case Back Cover Inner: Inside the case-back is signed Rolex Geneve Swiss Stainless Steel with traditional Rolex ornate pattern. Serial numbered 485371 dating to 1946 on the Rolex date register also bears the model reference number 4375. In Good condition. Period service markers present. Crown/Winder: The crown is unsigned, possibly later service replacement. In good functioning order. Original Gold Plated Buckle Aftermarket Leather Strap Band: Good quality new leather strap fitted to the original gold plated buckle. *Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description* Please note this Rolex is over 68 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 19.7mm diameter Rolex Calibre 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 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. (174)

Price: 875 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2024-12-26T21:26:24.000Z

Shipping Cost: 63.41 GBP