Rolex
Precision, Reference 4849 | A pink gold bracelet watch | Circa 1953
Auction Closed
April 3, 04:38 PM GMT
Estimate
6,000 - 12,000 CHF
Lot Details
Description
Dial: silvered
Calibre: manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on case back
Case number: 931'125
Closure: 18k pink gold Rolex bracelet and clasp
Size: 12 mm x 16 mm, bracelet circumference approx. 160 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Rolex Precision: A Pink Gold Beacon from the Past
This 1940s Rolex Precision, in pink gold, is a timepiece that feels like it’s been pulled from another world. The bold zigzag design cuts through the traditional, resembling a spacefract antenna. It’s a statement piece, a design that commands attention in a way few Rolexes ever do.
Adding to that the piece feels far ahead of its time, a design that doesn’t belong to the traditional watchmaking world of the 1940s.
Despite its intricate design, this watch runs on a tiny, mechanical movement. It's fascinating that a timepiece from the 1940s can still captivate with such forward-thinking beauty. The Rolex Precision is a golden moment of design that continues to shine as a remarkable testament to horological artistry.