By 1960, Rolex had shifted the overwhelming majority of its production to wristwatches however they continued to make a relatively small number of traditional pocket watches.
We are pleased to offer it. It features a shapely and rare original two-tone case. All of our research only turned up less than a handful of this reference Rolex, and none of the other examples were in two-tone cases. Seldom does one see a two-tone pocket watch of this style or from this era.
It retains all original parts. Its steel and gold case presents as just short of mint. Its complementary champagne dial with a hint of salmon has been previously restored. And its high-grade ultra-thin movement is very clean.
Its dial is just short of perfect. The light imperfections that show up in the photos are from the original crystal. It presents better in person than the highly magnified photos suggest.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Year made: c. 1960
- Serial number: 539,723
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Men
- Case material: Stainless steel and gold
- Case condition: Better than near mint, previously very lightly polished
- Dimensions: 45mm diameter
- Dial: Champagne with a hint of salmon, gold bâton indexes, subsidiary seconds, signed Rolex Precision with coronet, previously restored better than near mint. Its dial is just short of perfect. The light imperfections that show up in the photos are from the original crystal. It presents better in person than the highly magnified photos suggest.
- Hands: All original, gold "alphas"
- Movement type: High grade keyless pocket watch, signed Rolex, 34 mm (17'''), rhodium plated, "fausses côtes" decoration, 17 jewels, straight line lever escapement, monometallic balance with self-compensating Elinvar flat balance spring
- Movement markings: Rolex, Geneve, 17 Rubis, Swiss
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Crystal type: Acrylic, original, very good condition with slight aging. Please inquire if you would like a new one installed.
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Warranty: 1-year international warranty. Please email [email protected] for details
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
