Built only a little over a decade after the creation of very first Oyster in 1926, this watch features an original early Oyster case and Rolex chronometer movement. It has a wonderful "railroad dial" with Art Deco Breguet style numerals and blued steel "moderne" hands.
Powering the watch is its original Rolex "hunter" handwound movement timed to six positions.
During this period, after assembly and testing, Rolex labeled their best performing movements with a "Prima designation." This designation then had three levels - Prima, Extra Prima, or Ultra Prima. The rare high-grade Rolex offered here is a rare example designated "Ultra Prima", the highest classification, and it is labeled as an observatory chronometer.
Originally intended for men, this boys size watch measures 29mm wide excluding the crown.
It is fully Rolex down to its crown and original hands and still retains its serial number stamped on the back.
Its fabulous dial presents in excellent condition. Its case is honest, with indentions in the soft 18K back. Both the bezel and case back that form the top and bottom of the "Oyster" screw down well.
One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it. For the finishing touch we have equipped it with a brand new leather strap making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. international warranty on the movement and its function, a full-page custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no: 42,802
- Year built: c. 1937
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Subsidiary Seconds
- Designed for: Originally designed for men; considered a boys size watch.
- Case material: 18K gold
- Case markings (inside): R.W.C., Oyster Watch Co., much patent information, 9K, .375
- Case condition: Honest original condition. Has light wear and the case back has a few indentions. The wrench grooves, which tend to wear heavily, still have a fairly strong profile. Not recently polished. It presents nicely on the wrist.
- Crown: Rolex Twinlock, later period, screws down well
- Dial: Silver, signed Rolex Oyster, luminous Arabic numerals, railroad minute track, very nicely done previous restoration
- Dimensions: 29mm wide (excluding crown) by 35mm long
- Hands: Original, blue steel "modernes"
- Movement type: Rolex hunter, manually wound, nickel finished, correctly signed, 18 jewel lever movement with Breguet overcoil hairspring, index regulator
- Movement markings: Rolex Chronometer, Timed 6 Positions, 18 Rubies, Ultra Prima
- Band: Hirsch diamond calf, designed for watches like this with fixed band attachments, remborde, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 17mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition
- Serviced: One of our watchmakers has disassembled it down to its last screw and cleaned and oiled it making it ready for immediate enjoyment.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
