A stunning and rare 1940's Rolex Precision dress watch in solid 18k ROSE gold model reference number 9659. With the ever growing popularity of rose gold cases, these early Rolex timepieces are getting increasingly difficult to find especially with original dials. This beautiful example with simple case design, original crown and beautifully aged dial has just been fully serviced by our watchmaker and ready to wear. The high grade Rolex caliber 1210 movement is near perfect with shock protection and indirect center seconds. A beautiful and highly collectable dresswatch from Rolex for everyday wear, or for those special occasions.
Style: Mid-Century Dress
Circa: 1940's
Case: Solid 18k rose gold 3-piece snap back case with simple curved lugs and original Rolex crown. Measures 34mm in diameter with 19mm lug spacing. Signed inside Rolex Geneve Swiss, .750, 18k with ref. number 9659. Comes on a beautiful new old stock genuine lizard band with rose gold plated aftermarket "Rolex" buckle.
Dial: Original factory printed dial signed Rolex Precision, Swiss with rose gold applied markers and outer printed minute track. Beautiful original baton style rose gold hands as well. This dial does have some minor patina as shown in the pictures but overall is still quite sharp and has a great vintage feel.
Movement: Superb Rolex caliber 1210 manual wind movement with Breguet overcoil blue steel hairspring, shock protection on both the balance and escape wheels with indirect center seconds. Beautiful rose gold colour wheels. Signed Montre Rolex SA, Geneve Swiss, 17 Jewels. Fully serviced by our watchmaker and in excellent working condition.