Rolex Ladies Manual Wind - 1960s - Solid 9ct Gold - with Clamshell Box

Specifications

Year: 1960-1967
Box/Papers: Yes/No/Yes - TWW Authenticity Guarantee Card

Case number: 60XXX

Serial: 4XXXXX
Case size: 13.26mm inside a bracelet 18.26mm wide
Movement: Rolex Manual Wind Cal. 1400
Crystal: Mineral
Strap Size: Fits up to approx. between 145mm/5.7in and 155mm/6.1 inches wrist size with 2 settings on the clasp.

Importance and History

An exceptional and genuinely distinctive Rolex ladies’ cocktail watch, created as a piece of high-end jewellery as much as a timepiece in a "ribbon" style, which was the height of high-society evening fashion in London during the mid-to-late 1960s. Its fully integrated, sculptural design moves beyond the conventional wristwatch, with a bold solid-gold bracelet flowing seamlessly into the elegant case. 

The watch is signed by R.W.C. Ltd. (Rolex Watch Company Ltd.) throughout , including the movement, case, bracelet and original Rolex clamshell presentation box. Its provenance is further supported by period markings including The Dennison Mark "A.L.D.", British assay hallmarks, “Made in England” engraving, case and serial numbers, Swiss movement numbers and 9ct solid-gold stamps to both case and bracelet.

This is an evocative example from Rolex’s celebrated 1960s ladies’ jewellery-watch era, when the brand produced exquisitely designed cocktail watch models that combined Swiss watchmaking with British-made precious-metal cases and bracelets. The generous use of solid 9ct gold is especially appealing: the bracelet is wide, substantial and unapologetically glamorous, creating a confident statement on the wrist.

Remaining in outstanding condition for its age, the watch is accompanied by its original Rolex clamshell box. Following a full service, it is running flawlessly and keeping excellent time within vintage specifications.

A highly collectible vintage Rolex, this exceptional piece offers rarity, documented period character and timeless elegance.

Condition 

Dial - The beautiful gold-coloured sunburst dial, gilt indices and matching hands are exceptionally well preserved. It remains remarkably clean, with only light signs of age and tiny imperfections visible mainly under magnification.

Case - The original solid 9ct gold case is in fantastic condition for a watch of this age, showing only extremely light wear.

Crown - The period-correct, generously sized crown remains in excellent used condition and operates perfectly.

Movement - Powered by its original Rolex manual-wind movement, the watch has been fully serviced and is running flawlessly, keeping excellent time within vintage specifications.

Case Back - The original Rolex-signed 9ct gold case back shows only light wear. Its Rolex markings, hallmarks and reference numbering remain clearly visible.

Bracelet - It retains its original matching solid 9ct gold bracelet, which complements the watch’s outstanding overall condition and distinctive high-jewellery design.

Crystal - The original crystal is in fantastic condition, with no visible wear. Only very light age-related wear can be seen on close inspection.

For a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!

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Terms of sale

Please 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.

We 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.

We 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.

International customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.

We cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.

Returns

Customers 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.

International buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.

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C. 60804

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