Rolex GS Mark II Military Pocket Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c. 1930s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis open-face Rolex military pocket watch features a 49 mm nickel case fitted with a plexiglass crystal and a fluted brass-toned crown at the top bow. The light silver-toned dial displays black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock, and blued steel hands with aged luminous fill.
The manual-wind mechanical movement contains 15 jewels and is noted by the seller to resemble calibre 540 despite marked numbering. The caseback carries historical military markings reading 'A.20624 G.S.MK.II' alongside the British broad arrow.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Military pocket watch
- Crystal
- Plexiglass
- Winding
- Manual
- Case Width
- 49mm
- Jewel Count
- 15
- Case Material
- Nickel
- Military Markings
- A.20624 G.S.MK.II with military arrow
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Movement
- The manual-wind mechanical movement has 15 jewels. The seller reports a discrepancy regarding the calibre markings on the movement. The movement is marked '596', though the seller states it is visually identical to the calibre 540 and has requested information to clarify this marking.
- Dial and Hands
- The timepiece features a silver-toned dial displaying printed black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a recessed subsidiary seconds dial at 6 o'clock. A Rolex coronet and logo are printed below the 12 o'clock marker. The blued steel hands contain aged luminous material. The source states that original luminous material is present on the dial at the 3, 9, and 12 o'clock positions.
- Visible features
- • Fluted brass-toned winding crown positioned inside a metal top bow • Recessed subsidiary seconds dial positioned at 6 o'clock with black Arabic markers • Blued steel handset with luminous material fill in the hour and minute hands • Light silver dial surface with fine patina and printed black Rolex coronet and logo below 12 o'clock
- Case and External Construction
- The watch is housed in a 49 mm nickel case featuring a fluted brass-toned winding crown integrated with a top bow. It is fitted with a plexiglass crystal. The caseback is engraved with military markings reading 'A.20624 G.S.MK.II' alongside the broad arrow symbol.
Identification
- Serial number
- A.20624
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: The seller notes ambiguity regarding movement calibre markings, stating it is marked 596 but visually identical to calibre 540.
- Research required: Caseback engraving and internal movement are not visible in the provided photograph.