Rolex

9ct Yellow Gold, 28mm Rolex Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch, circa 1911

Description: Rolex, founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis under the name Wilsdorf & Davis, was one of the first watchmakers to emphasize precision and reliability in wristwatches at a time when pocket watches were still the standard. This early Rolex timepiece, dating to 1911, reflects the brand’s pioneering era and was made only three years after the Rolex name was registered and nine years before the company was offically changed to Montre Rolex S.A in 1920. Model: Early Rolex, Wilsdorf & Davis Reference: N/A Year : 1911 (from assay hallmark) Material : 9ct yellow gold - hallmarked as London, imported. Finished weight 19.4 grams Case Dimensions: 28 mm diameter, 9.0 mm thickness Dial and Hands: White enamel dial with Arabic style numerals and dot gilted minute track, blue steel Breguet style hands. Crystal: Mineral crystal Calibre: H and-wound, 15 jewel, mechanical movement, dual signed W&D and Rolex Bracelet/Strap: Brown leather strap with base metal pin buckle closure Box/Papers: None supplied, watch only All watches are sold "As Is". Webb's make no guarantee of the future working order of the watch or battery life, and watches may need to be serviced to improve accuracy. Generally, none of the watches have been tested for time keeping accuracy or running time, nor have any seals been tested on water-resistant watches. If they have been tested this is for indication purposes only and not guaranteed. Vintage watches may have been restored or repaired over the years, as such Webb's cannot guarantee that individual component parts are original or authentic.