Lot 114
Rolex. An unusual silver mechanical wristwatch with black enamel dial
Case No.720311, London import hallmark for 1917
Auction: 20 May 2026 from 14:00 BST
Description
Hand-wound 15 jewel movement, black enamel dial with white numerals, outer minute track and subsidiary seconds, skeleton hands, circular silver case with screw-down bezel and reverse, hinged lugs. Case signed Rolex/ W&D and numbered, movement signed.
Dimensions
Diameter 34mm.
Provenance
From the family of the original owner.
Footnote
This design of wristwatch are often referred to as ‘Trench Watches’ due to their popularity during the first world war, similar examples with black enamel dials from various manufacturers can be found in the book ‘British Military Timepieces’ by Konrad Knirim, page 498.