Early Rolex Prima Ladies' 9ct Gold Wristwatch, 1919
Early Rolex Prima Ladies' 9ct Gold Wristwatch, 1919
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An exceptionally early ladies' Rolex Prima wristwatch, dating to 1919 and housed in a distinctive octagonal 9ct gold Rolex case. This elegant timepiece is a rare survivor from the formative years of the wristwatch, when Rolex was helping to establish the compact wristwatch as an essential and sophisticated item of personal dress.
Its beautifully preserved engine-turned silver dial provides a refined contrast to the warm gold case. The octagonal form gives the watch a crisp, architectural profile, while retaining the delicacy and restrained elegance expected of an early ladies' wristwatch. The dial's finely engraved surface catches the light subtly, bringing depth and character to the design.
The watch is fitted to a leather strap, making it readily wearable while allowing the period case and dial to remain the focus. Its combination of early Rolex manufacture, an unusually attractive geometric gold case, and original early-20th-century styling makes it an especially appealing piece for collectors of vintage wristwatches and jewellery alike.
A charming and historically significant early Rolex, ideal for those drawn to the refined proportions and understated glamour of the Edwardian and immediate post-war period.
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