Lot 497
Rolex. A very well preserved 18k gold mechanical wristwatch with original box and receipt
Precision, Case No.13874/385745, Dennison case hallmarked Birmingham 1951, sold on September 14, 1952.
Estimate: £1,000 - £1,500
Auction: 05 December 2024 from 10:00 GMT
Description
Cal.710 mechanical 17 jewel movement adjusted to 2 positions with patented SuperBalance, white/silvered dial with alternate numerals and baton indexes, gilt hands, blued steel centre seconds, circular Dennison case with reverse monogrammed JMF, inner hallmarked, on leather strap with 9k gold buckle with Rolex emblem. Dial and movement signed Rolex. With the original 1952 sale receipt from Edward & Sons Ltd, Glasgow for £76 and rectangular Rolex presentation case.
Dimensions
Diameter 36.5mm.
Footnote
Offered in excellent, unrestored, original condition. In the post war 1950's, Rolex would often use the UK casemaker Dennison to supply the (non-Oyster) case locally.
