Rolex Prima 9K Gold Art - Deco ‘1925’ Rare Ladies Vintage Watch, Serviced, 21mm

Description: This is a rare octagonal ladies cocktail watch and a wonderful classic, wear it alone or stack it with bracelets and you are sure to make a fashion statement. A wonderful Manual wind Ladies 9 carat yellow Gold Rolex Prima watch, bearing hallmarks from Glasgow (Scotland) denoting the letter ‘c’ dating to 1925. This lovely time piece is from horology’s most famous name - Fitted to a gold plated aftermarket ‘bark’ design bracelet which fits a ladies wrist circumference of up to 6.8 inches. The beautiful original engine tuned dial is signed ‘Rolex’. The case and the movement are both signed Rolex. Serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker, with no issues to report keeping accurate time and in good running order, ready to treasure and enjoy! Rolex marketed this watch to the Lady who placed perfection before price and "Created by perfectionists for perfectionists" and it's easy to see why when you look at this wonderful sophisticated example. Encased in a unique 9 carat gold case which has been preserved remarkably well with a few marks and light wear, the ‘pièce de résistance’ of this piece is of course the elegant case design which has been profusely made and incredibly characteristic defining the watch’s aesthetic. They also add to the watch's proportions quite significantly at a height of 22mm from end to end. At 21mm wide this watch is an average ladies size for the era in which it was made although still very small compared to modern variants - This Rolex is a very rare find, certainly in such good condition for almost 100 years old, and will simply never go out of style. It is the epitome of style and elegance, not to pass! The Original Dial: The rare dial is signed Rolex. This is an engine turned unique golden dial with beautiful patina. Carries applied Arabic numerals with blue steel whip and spade handset. Outer chapter rail with minute indices. Dial has patina and marks commensurate with age and wear - Please observe photographs carefully. Original Crystal: Perspex crystal in good condition for the age. Original Movement: Signed Rolex Prima Timed for 6 positions for all climates 15 Jewels Swiss Made - Rolex went to considerable trouble and expense to ensure its small Calibre series movements performed equally as well as its larger gents movements, and they succeeded! These are indeed high precision movements and the example here is running beautifully – The high grade 15 jewel hand-wound movement is in incredibly clean and sparkling condition and has been serviced by a Rolex specialist watchmaker with no issues to report, keeping good time. This particular movement is in beautiful condition and with similar care and regular servicing, say every 3 to 4 years, one can expect this watch to continue to run very happily for many more decades to come! Original Case: Unique ornate engraving to case. A solid two-piece hinged case with a wonderful design feature. Solid 9 carat yellow Gold octagonal case measures 21mm wide excluding the crown, bearing hallmarks and sits 22mm high lug to lug. Has surface hairline scratches associated with precious metals commensurate with age and wear. Overall in good condition with no deep scratches or dents. Case Back Cover Outer: The press fit hinged case-back clicks into place with a firm and satisfying ‘pop’, indicating it is a nice tight fit and is of full thickness. Bears reference number 180 along with serial number 21957. Has surface hairline scratches associated with precious polished metals commensurate with age and wear. Case Back Cover Inner: Inside the case-back is signed R.W.C Ltd (Rolex Watch Company Ltd) Rolex 7 Worlds Records Gold - Medal Geneva Suisse with hallmarks for Glasgow (Scotland) 1925. In Good condition. Period service markers present. Crown/Winder: The tooth crown is unsigned, possibly later service replacement. In good functioning order. Aftermarket Rolled Gold Bracelet: Rare and unique bark design gold plated rolled gold bracelet. Will fit a large ladies wrist size up to 6.8 inches in circumference, can be worn by a smaller wrist size. Bracelet has some hairline scratches commensurate with age and wear associated with gold plated metals. *Please observe photographs carefully as they form part of the description* Please note this Rolex is almost 100 years old. Shipping DHL insured registered post World wide. Buyer responsible for any taxes or duties due which may delay or hold up your shipment at destination port. Additional Information; While the gents Rolex’s were the best selling watches throughout the 1920’s to the ’60s, many will be surprised to learn there was also a ladies range sold at the same time. These made up around 10% of all the Rolex’s produced. These were expensive watches at the time, because it was much more difficult to produce the much smaller diameter Rolex series movements, to the same required levels of accuracy and reliability as the movements in the larger gents watches. It is not quite so well known that Rolex was actually founded in the UK in London 1905 and it was not until 1919 that the company transferred its base of operations to Geneva, Switzerland. It is also a misconception that the world of luxury watches is a gentlemans one, as the first recorded wristwatch was actually designed for a lady. In June 1810, Abraham-Louis Breguet made a watch for Caroline Murat, Queen of Naples. For many decades, women have proudly worn Rolex watches and have been integral to the brand’s success… Rolex went to considerable lengths and expense to ensure its smaller movements performed equally as well as its larger gents Precision movements – and they succeeded! These are indeed high precision movements and the example here is running perfectly, having been calibrated to run consistently. (177)

Price: 885 GBP

Location: Birmingham

End Time: 2025-02-09T11:12:59.000Z

Shipping Cost: 61 GBP