Swiss rare purse watch in silver enamelled case Circa 1928

Silver Art Deco purse watch
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A rare Art Deco purse watch in an enamelled case made by Rolex in Geneva, Switzerland, circa 1925-1930. This exquisite watch features a silver, engine turned and multi coloured enamel case, which is signed Rolex on the inside and boasts a patented opening mechanism that adds to the watch’s allure. It has an original two tone dial with Arabic hour numerals, a square minute track, sunk center and luminous syringe hands. The rhodium plated movement is manually wound, has 15 jewels, a straight line lever escapement, cut bimetallic balance and flat balance spring.
Case, dial and movement signed
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Dimensions: 25 x 40 mm
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Signed: Rolex Swiss Made
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Rolex is a luxury watch brand founded in 1905 by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England. Originally called Wilsdorf & Davis, the company changed its name to Rolex in 1908.
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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.
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Today, Rolex is one of the most recognized and respected luxury watch brands in the world, known for its precision, durability and timeless style.