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#51812 - Rolex Oyster 'Army' In Stainless Steel With White Dial
Year: 1955
Price: SOLD (31/5/13)
Shipping (Within UK): FREE
Shipping (Worldwide): £12
Description
Very rare Rolex Oyster 'Army', cushion style case in stainless steel with beautiful white dial. These are a very rare military watch this particular one, purchased from the son of the original owner with his RAF number engraved on the rear.
Case
Stainless steel case is in fantastic condition and has been lightly referb'd to an exceptional standard by our watchmaker. These 'Army' cases are very rare and this is only the second one we've had in stock over the past seven years. It has a 'Twinlock' winding crown fitted. The rear cover, which is also in excellent condition has the inscription 'R.A.F. P/O P. Hogg' along with the service number '2497746'. A nice piece of British Royal Air Force history.
Case dimensions are 32mm in diameter (not including crown), 10.5mm thick and 39mm lug to lug.
Dial & Crystal
Stunning, re-finished white dial is in flawless condition with sunken gold pyramid and dagger hour markers along with matching (original) gilt hands and Rolex coronet at 12 o'clock. Centre seconds hand is contrasting blued-steel and is also original to the watch. Dial is signed 'Rolex, Oyster Royal, Shock Resisting' with 'Swiss Made' at 6 o'clock. The dial has been re-finished to the highest standard by the very best in the business.
Acrylic, domed crystal has just been replaced and is perfect with no marks or scratches.
Bracelet/Strap
We have fitted a brand new ZRC leather strap finished in very dark brown with complementing gold-filled buckle.
We are also Hirsch stockists and can change the strap to any from their 'Classic' machine made range, or 'artisanal' range of superb hand-made straps if you desire (subject to cost). Please contact us for further details.
Movement
Manual winding calibre 17 jewel signed Rolex movement in very fine condition - recently fully serviced and keeping superb time. 12 months warranty.
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