Swiss 18K two-colour gold square-form keyless lever Circa 1925

Two-colour gold square dress watch by Rolex
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A very fine, rare Swiss 18 carat white and yellow gold open faced square keyless lever dress watch, circa 1925-1926. A large-size movement similar to the Observatory-type used by Rolex, lever escapement, timed to six positions for all climates. The silver dial with chased decoration, black Arabic hours, outer minute divisions, subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock and blued steel Breguet moon hands. Heavy plain square-form case with engraved bezel, Glasgow import marks for 1925-1926. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Dimensions: 43 x 43 mm
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Signed: Rolex
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An unusually fine Rolex dress watch of unusual form. The case of two-colour gold is very well constructed and even the ring for the movement is made of solid hallmarked 18 carat gold.
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Rolex is a luxury watch brand that was founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally called Wilsdorf & Davis, the company later changed its name to Rolex in 1908. Rolex has a rich history of innovation and achievement in the watchmaking industry. In 1910, it was the first watch company to receive the Swiss Certificate of Chronometric Precision, which is awarded to timepieces that pass a series of rigorous tests for accuracy and reliability. In 1926, Rolex introduced the Oyster, the world’s first waterproof wristwatch. This was followed by the introduction of the Perpetual rotor, which automatically winds the watch’s mainspring as the wearer moves their wrist. Over the years, Rolex has continued to innovate and push the boundaries of watchmaking technology. Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its precision, durability and timeless style.