Lot 88
Rolex. A very fine and unusual 9k gold mechanical wristwatch on expanding bracelet
Oyster Speedking, Precision, Ref.6420, Case No.235091, hallmarked 1956
Auction: 20 November 2025 from 14:00 GMT
Description
Hand-wound 17 jewel movement (No.N45774), white dial with applied gilt numerals, outer luminescent dots, luminescent index hands, blued centre seconds, 9k gold Oyster case with screw-down reverse stamped with reference, 235086 and Glasgow 9k import mark for 1956 to the inner, screw-down Oyster crown, polished bezel, upper case stamped .375 between the lugs, on 9k gold Rolex riveted expanding link bracelet with folding clasp stamped Rolex Made In England, WAB and CY & Co with Birmingham 9k hallmark for 1958. Case, dial and movement signed.
Accompanied by a period correct mottled green rectangular Rolex presentation case.
Dimensions
Diameter 30mm, approx. bracelet size 185mm.
Footnote
The bracelet was made in England under license from Rolex by E.J.Clewley & Co and Watch Accessories Birmingham (WAB) who specialised in watch bracelets during the era. The underside of each central link is stamped .375 for 9k gold.
Offered in overall excellent original condition.