Rolex Oyster

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Condition: Very good
Year of Production: 1940
Case Size: 32mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Cream
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Movement Type: Manual
Box: No
Papers: No
Location: United Kingdom

Description

AN EXTREMELY RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER SPEED WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1940s, AN EXTREMELY RARE GENTLEMAN'S SIZE STAINLESS STEEL ROLEX OYSTER SPEED WRIST WATCH CIRCA 1940s, THIS MODEL WAS FITTED WITH A SPRING PLATE UNDER THE DIAL FOR ADDED SHOCK RESISTANCE AND FIXED BARS, KNOWN TO BE ONE OF THE VERY FIRST ROLEX OYSTER "SPORTS" WATCHES PRODUCED Movement: 17J, manual wind, signed Rolex Extra Prima, Rolex Hairspring, Timed 6 Positions. Case: Diameter approx. 32mm, three-piece screw back & front case, signed Oyster Watch Co., serial no. 75,xxx, fixed bars, Oyster Patent crown. Strap: Leather. CONDITION REPORT Dial: Original dial in good condition, showing signs of age. Movement: Running & functioning at present, timekeeping and accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Case: In very good condition, with some light scratches & wear due to general use. Strap/Bracelet: In good condition.