Unusual Swiss gold small latern pendant watch Circa 1950

Gold pendant watch with matching brooch
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An unusual Swiss, 18 carat yellow gold keyless lady’s pendant watch designed as a small lantern, circa 1950. A lantern form case, the back set with a red glass. Champagne coloured dial with applied gold dart indexes, the Rolex crown logo in place of 12 and gold feuille hands.  Rhodium plated movement, rectangular with canted corners, 17 jewels, straightline lever escapement, monometallic balance, self compensating flat balance spring, shock absorber, index regulator. Dial, case and movement signed.
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Dimension: 29 x 20 x 14 mm
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Signed: Rolex Precision  Swiss
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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.