ROLEX | Pre-Daytona, Ref 4500 A Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet 1947

ROLEX

Pre-Daytona, Ref 4500

A Stainless Steel and Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch with Bracelet Circa 1947

Dial: white with patina

Calibre: cal. 23 manual winding, 17 jewels

Case: stainless steel and yellow gold, screw-down crown and back

Closure: stainless steel and yellow gold rivet Rolex Oyster bracelet and folding clasp

Dimensions: 36mm, bracelet circumference approx. 180 mm

Signed: case, dial and movement

During the Second World War, Rolex launched what is considered to be the first Oyster Chronograph, the ref. 4500, which was later joined by the 6232 and 3668. These three particular models only had two subsidiary dials, absent of the 12 hours counter, and snap-on casebacks. Due to the war the watch experienced poor sales and was only produced for a short period of time. This particular model is features a two-tone case and bracelet design, with stainless steel pushers and a gold crown.