1959 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - 18K Gold

1959 Rolex Precision Full Size Vintage Mens Handwound Dress Watch - 18K GoldIn the 1930's through the 50's, in the midst of their high output of utilitarian sports watches, Rolex also made much more elegant dress watches. These fine wristwatches often combine a superior hand wound mechanism with beautiful aesthetics. The elegant and timeless dress Rolex showcased in today's offering is a prime example of this phenomenon. It features very fine and dramatic styling and a well executed handwound movement. The case has original

The claws were designed to ensure water resistance by holding the crystal and gasket firmly against the case body

with gold baton indexes

The diamonds are white and brilliant

The back shows very slight remnants of wear and signs of having been lightly polished

It has a distinctive Piaget look with thin gold case and cabochon style crown

Its 100% original dial is in mint condition

Serial number: 40

mint condition with very slight aging to the luminous visible under magnification

Sold exclusively by Gondolo & Labouriau

This slightly uncommon model was only produced for a few years beginning in 1982 and has a classic look to it

strap in the same style as the bands that often came on these Tanks

Movement type: Omega caliber 1315 quartz movement with gilt plating