Rolex Lady Hinged-Case Rose Gold, 1917
Identity
Rolex Lady rose gold, 1917. Manual-winding movement. 18-carat rose gold case, 26 mm, with hinged back, soldered wire lugs and fluted crown. White enamel dial, Roman numerals, red XII, gold dot minute track. Blued leaf hands. Domed mineral crystal. Leather strap and rose gold tang buckle.
Horological context
Founded in London in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis, the firm that took the name Rolex in 1908 was among the pioneers of the wristwatch, at a time when it was still seen as a novelty beside the pocket watch. As early as 1910, a Rolex became the first wristwatch in the world to earn the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, followed in 1914 by a distinction from the Kew Observatory. The earliest Rolex watches retained the heritage of the pocket watch: a round case, a hinged back opening onto the movement, soldered wire lugs and an enamel dial. The figure XII painted in red, very fashionable around 1910, is one of their signatures. Made notably for women in small gold cases, these pieces rank among the oldest survivors in Rolex's history.
Character
Enamel dial in very good condition with red XII, blued leaf hands.
Serviced watch. Patina and normal signs of age. Delivered with a Contre-Temps box and the Contre-Temps 12-month warranty certificate.
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The timepiece in details
Brand: Rolex
Model: Lady Hinged case in Rose Gold
Year of production: 1917
Era of production: Pre 1960
Case diameter: 26 mm
Caliber:
Reference number:
Complications:
Movement: Mechanical
Crystal: Mineral
Case material: 18ct rose gold
Bezel material: 18ct rose gold
Strap/band: Leather
Buckle: Rose gold buckle
Water resistance: Not waterproof
Other informations:
Dial: White email
Dial numerals: Romans
Style: Ladies watch
Special mentions: Genuine collector's item from Rolex dating from 1917
Paperwork: Contre-Temps warranty certificate
Includes: Contre-Temps Box
Guarantee: Contre-Temps 12 Months
Condition: Normal patina and wear over time
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