Swiss gold plated open faced keyless pocket watch Circa 1935

Gold plated lever by Rolex
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A fine Swiss gold plated keyless pocket watch with enamel dial, circa 1935. A polished case, reeded band, engine-turned case back with blank cartouche, hinged cuvette engraved: English Make, This Case Guaranteed to Wear 10 Years. White enamel with Arabic numerals, outer minute track, subsidiary seconds dial and gold spade hands. Rhodium-plated movement, oeil-de-perdrix decoration, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, cut bimetallic compensation balance, blued steel Breguet balance spring, micrometre regulator. Dial and movement signed.
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Diameter: 50 mm
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Thickness: 17 mm
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Signed: Rolex  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.