{"product_id":"rolex-ladies-cocktail-watch-manual-wind-rare-1935-1938-solid-9ct-gold-copy-2","title":"Rolex Ladies Manual Wind - Sub-Dial - Rare 1938 - Solid 9ct Gold - with Clamshell Box","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: 1938\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/b\u003e: Yes\/No\/Yes - TWW Authenticity Guarantee Card\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase number\u003c\/b\u003e: 2XXX\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial\u003c\/b\u003e: 3XXXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase size\u003c\/b\u003e: 19mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: Rolex Manual Wind \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e: Acrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap Size\u003c\/b\u003e: Fits between 155mm\/6.1 and 170mm\/6.7 inches wrist size with adjustable clasp mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eImportance and History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is an exceptional and truly captivating vintage pre-war Rolex ladies’ cocktail watch, dating from 1938.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis elegant timepiece features a solid 9ct gold case marked “Rolex Geneva Suisse 25 World’s Records” and stamped RWC Ltd (Rolex Watch Company). It represents an important period in Rolex’s history: the brand’s transition from pocket watches to wristwatches, as well as the beginning of the Precision line. This watch would have been among the earliest Precision ladies’ wristwatches, and a wristwatch with a snap-on case back rather than a pocket-watch-style opening mechanism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile the Precision name saw its major mainstream rollout in the 1940s, Rolex began placing “Precision” text on select, highly accurate manual-wind models in the late 1930s such as this one. The Precision line was subsequently produced throughout the golden era of ladies’ cocktail watches, extending into the 1960s.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe case also bears the historically interesting inscription “25 World’s Records,” which Rolex used on early watches to highlight the company’s achievements in precision timekeeping. The “25” refers to the number of records Rolex was claiming at the time the case was manufactured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnother interesting feature is the matching 9ct gold bracelet, which, although is not Rolex signed, it appears to originally belong to the watch. \u003c\/span\u003eFeaturing three rows of hollow links in the style of the Rolex’s famous Jubilee bracelet, it resembles an early miniature version of the bracelet, which \u003cspan\u003eRolex introduced in 1945 to celebrate the company’s 40th anniversary. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemaining in outstanding condition for its age, the watch comes with its Rolex clamshell box. It is running flawlessly and keeping excellent time within vintage specifications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis exceptional timepiece represents a rare opportunity to own an authentic and highly desirable vintage Rolex, offering both historical significance and timeless elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\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 beautiful ivory colour satin dial with gold Arabic numerals and Breguet-style hands have been extremely well preserved and remain remarkably in clean condition with only light sins of age, and tiny imperfections, which are mostly visible only under magnification.\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 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 period correct large and easy to operate crown remains in excellent used condition, working perfectly. \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 flawlessly and keeping excellent time within vintage specifications.\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, Rolex signed case back shows light signs of wear, displaying it's full Rolex 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 what appears to be an original 9ct gold bracelet with an extendable clasp settings and a little stretch mechanism as well as a safety chain. The bracelet matches the fantastic original condition of the watch.\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 original crystal is in fantastic condition, with no visible scratches, only aged 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\"\u003eT2808\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eC. 2532\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eS. 32928\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrist Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57641784050037,"sku":null,"price":2450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6498\/8722\/files\/735BF41F-7209-41BC-A5E5-5A334C02D019.jpg?v=1791652042","url":"https:\/\/www.thewristwatcher.co.uk\/products\/rolex-ladies-cocktail-watch-manual-wind-rare-1935-1938-solid-9ct-gold-copy-2","provider":"The Wrist Watcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}