{"product_id":"rolex-ladies-cocktail-watch-manual-wind-rare-1930-solid-9ct-gold-copy","title":"Rolex Ladies Cocktail Watch Manual Wind - Rare 1920s - Solid 9ct Gold - Tropical Guilloche Dial","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e: 1925 - 1930\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/b\u003e: No\/No\/Yes - TWW Authenticity Guarantee Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e: 178 case number\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase size\u003c\/b\u003e: 25.5mm (27.5mm with crown)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: Rolex Manual Wind \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e: Mineral\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap Size\u003c\/b\u003e: Stretch bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a rare, early Rolex from the late 1920s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eArt Deco period \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewith a solid 9ct octagonal three-piece hinged pocket-watch style opening case \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003edesigned for the British market and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003emade in London by and during the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWilsdorf \u0026amp; Davis era representing a fascinating transitional era in horological history, charting the evolution of Rolex from the early \"Wilsdorf \u0026amp; Davis\" partnership into a premier global luxury brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e In the 1920s, luxury watch cases were entirely hand-fitted and every single hand-carved case and hinged frame was micro-adjusted to fit one specific watch body. During this period, Rolex was beginning to establish its presence in the ladies’ watch market, and this piece predates the Rolex Precision line, introduced in the 1940s and subsequently produced throughout the golden era of ladies’ cocktail watches, which extended into the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecades later, during the post-WWII fashion boom of the 1950s, the watch was modernised and elevated with a premium, \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e9ct gold Rolex-signed expanding stretch bracelet. \u003c\/span\u003eThis elegant timepiece features a\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e rare, authentic metal \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eGuilloché dial\u003c\/span\u003e featuring an intricate engine-turned pattern cut directly into the surface. Over the last century, the original protective clear lacquer has naturally oxidised, maturing into a highly collectible, metallic \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"tropical\" brown patina. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining in outstanding condition for its age, the watch is running very well and keeping good time within specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDial\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The aged Tropical dial remains in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eremarkably \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ebeautiful vintage condition with all features still perfectly defined and unworn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The solid 9ct case is in fantastic shape for a watch of this age and shows just light common signs of wear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The large and easy to operate period crown remains in excellent used condition, working perfectly. Please note that this watch is delicate and the crown should be operated very gently and \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Aptos',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Aptos; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003ecarefully\u003c\/span\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMovement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The watch encases its original Rolex manual wind movement which is working very well for its age and keeping good time within vintage specification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCase back\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The original 9ct gold, pocket watch style case back shows light common signs of wear, displaying it's British markings, hallmarking and numbering clearly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eStrap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - This piece has a Rolex signed 9ct gold stretch bracelet, which is in excellent vintage condition and shows light common wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCrystal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e - The crystal is in very nice condition, with common signs of wear visible at closer inspection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you have any further questions about this piece, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e@thewristwatcher1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethewristwatcher1@gmail.com \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms of sale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification. We categorise watches as keeping good time when they’re running within +\/- 60 seconds per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are a registered limited company and can be found on Companies House and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCustomers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJM50\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrist Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57550241104245,"sku":null,"price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6498\/8722\/files\/03D0E987-7461-4FAB-B17A-CAFB84C11B9D.jpg?v=1788634824","url":"https:\/\/www.thewristwatcher.co.uk\/products\/rolex-ladies-cocktail-watch-manual-wind-rare-1930-solid-9ct-gold-copy","provider":"The Wrist Watcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}