#51890 - Rolex Oyster Imperial Chronometer 9ct Yellow Gold With White Dial & Dark Brown Lizard Strap

Year: 1937

Price: SOLD (6/1/14)

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Description

Very rare Rolex Oyster Imperial (not Viceroy). We've only seen a couple of these over the past 10 years and this is certainly the smartest one we've come across - lovely, refinished white dial and complete with a vintage style Lizard strap finished in dark brown. This is a supremely pretty watch and not often seen in this condition.

Case

9ct yellow gold 3-piece case is in very fine condition with original 'Oyster Patent', screw-down winding crown. Rear of case is perfect with no damage to fine toothed edge and serial & model reference numbers still clearly visible along with Rolex Coronet. Glasgow import hallmarks inside rear cover date the watch accurately to 1937. This watch has been treasured throughout its life. Serial number: 421xx. Case reference number: 3116.

Case dimensions are 33mm in diameter (including crown), 10mm thick and 38.5mm lug to lug.

Dial & Crystal

Beautiful, crisp, refinished white dial has printed/painted Arabic numbers with outer minute track and sub-seconds dial at 6. Dial is signed 'Rolex Oyster Imperial Chronometre' with 'Swiss Made' at 6 o'clock. Originalanl

Acrylic crystal is brand new and flawless with no chips or scratches of any kind.

Bracelet/Strap

We have fitted a nice dark brown lizard strap with complementing gold-filled buckle to the watch.

We are also Hirsch stockists and can fit a different strap (style or colour) to the watch if you prefer, subject to cost.

Movement

Manual winding, calibre 700 chronometer certified Rolex movement really is in superb condition - keeping excellent time and running beautifully. Full 12 months warranty for complete piece of mind.


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