Case
The watch features a rounded case made of 800-standard silver, bearing Swiss silver hallmarks. The bezel and case are adorned with elaborate black niello enamel decoration, featuring a striking pattern of crosses and geometric motifs. The case has elegant wire-style lugs designed for a wristwatch strap.
The case measures approximately 32 mm in diameter, excluding the winding crown and lugs. The lug width is 16 mm. The fluted winding crown adds to the watch's authentic vintage appearance.
Dial
The watch features a metal dial with a painted ivory-coloured finish. Large stylized Arabic numerals with contrasting outlines provide excellent legibility, complemented by a classic railway-style minute track. The dial is signed ROLEX and retains its distinctive early twentieth-century aesthetic. Elegant blued steel hands complete the refined vintage appearance.
Movement
The watch is powered by a Swiss mechanical movement bearing the ROLEX signature and equipped with 15 jewels. The movement is visible when the hinged case back is opened, offering an attractive glimpse of traditional Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship.
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Case Back and Hallmarks:
The hinged inner case back bears several important historical markings, including the W&D stamp, the inscription “Wilsdorf & Davis,” and the ROLEX signature. These markings are particularly interesting to collectors, as Wilsdorf & Davis was the original company name associated with the founders of Rolex before the Rolex name became established. The case back also features the 0.800 silver fineness mark and Swiss hallmarks, indicating the silver content of the case.
Dimensions
Case diameter: approximately 32 mm, excluding the crown and lugs
Lug width: 16 mm
Case material: 800-standard silver with black niello enamel decoration
Movement
Swiss mechanical, 15 jewels
Condition:
The watch is in vintage condition, with visible signs of age and wear to the silver case and decorative niello enamel. The dial and hands retain their vintage character. Please refer to the photographs for a detailed view of the condition.
A distinctive and collectible antique Rolex, combining early Swiss watchmaking with the decorative artistry of silver and black niello enamel. The unusual case design, together with the historical W&D and Rolex markings inside the case back, makes this timepiece particularly appealing to collectors of early Rolex watches and antique Swiss horology.