Rolex Precision jewellery watch, white gold and diamonds, 1950s
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Identity
Rolex Precision jewellery watch with hinged cover, 18-carat white gold and diamonds, 1950s. Manual-winding mechanical movement. White gold case, 17 mm, crown on the flank, dial concealed beneath a diamond-set cover, diamond-set lugs. Ecru-white dial signed Rolex Precision, applied indexes, dauphine hands. Mineral crystal. White gold bracelet woven in a two-strand herringbone, clasp stamped with the Rolex coronet with safety chain.
Horological context
At Rolex, the Precision designation marks the manual-winding watches outside chronometer certification — a line that ranked among the maison's most sought-after in the 1950s and 1960s. Alongside the men's models, Rolex made a more discreet ladies' Precision. In the 1940s and 1950s a jewellery strain appeared: small cocktail watches in precious metal, their dial sometimes concealed beneath a hinged cover, set with diamonds and mounted on woven gold bracelets. Hand-assembled, these pieces are among the last entirely hand-crafted Rolex watches. Watchmaking then reached out to jewellery.
Character
The hinged cover conceals the dial beneath a scatter of diamonds forming a five-pointed star around a central stone. On either side of the case, the transition to the bracelet is made by lugs in clusters of diamonds. Woven from two strands of white gold in a herringbone, the bracelet stays supple and fluid on the wrist; it closes with a ladder clasp stamped with the Rolex coronet, backed by a safety chain.
Serviced. Very good condition with patina. Supplied with the maker's box and the 12-month Contre-Temps warranty certificate.
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The model in detail
Brand: Rolex
Model: Precision watch and jewel with white gold hood and diamonds
Year of production:
Era of production: Pre 1960
Case diameter: 17mm
Caliber:
Reference number:
Complications:
Movement: Mechanical
Crystal: Mineral
Case material: 18ct white gold
Bezel material: 18ct white gold with diamond set bezel
Strap/band: Two strands of 18k white gold chevron - Rolex
Buckle: White gold ladder clasp - Rolex
Water resistance: Not waterproof
Other informations:
Dial: White
Dial numerals: Without numerals
Style: Women's Watch
Special mentions:
Paperwork: Contre-Temps warranty certificate
Includes: Brand box
Guarantee: Contre-Temps 12 Months
Condition: Normal patina and wear over time
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