Rolex Oyster 9ct gold octagonal cased lady's wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1930
Maker / issuer
RolexThis lady's wristwatch features an octagonal 9ct gold case dating to circa 1930 according to the auctioneer. The source reports a circular jewelled lever movement detailed 'Rolex Extra Prima' and timed to six positions for all climates.
The interior caseback is marked '9 C 25491'. Visually, the watch has a circular silvered dial signed 'ROLEX OYSTER' with black Arabic numerals, an outer minute track, and a subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock. The octagonal case incorporates a fluted bezel and a textured winding crown, fitted to a stitched tan leather strap.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1930
- Type
- Jewellery & cocktail watch
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
- Caseback Inscription
- 9 C 25491
- Movement Inscription
- Rolex Extra Prima, timed 6 positions for all climates
- Case Material and Shape
- 9ct gold octagonal cased
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is equipped with a circular jewelled lever movement. The movement is inscribed 'Rolex Extra Prima' and noted as timed to six positions for all climates. The movement is not visible in the provided source imagery, and these details are derived from the auction record.
- Dial Details
- The watch has a silvered dial signed 'ROLEX OYSTER'. The dial features black Arabic numerals for hour markers and an outer minute track. A subsidiary seconds register is situated at the 6 o'clock position.
- Visible features
- • Octagonal gold-tone metal case with an integrated circular fluted bezel • Silvered dial signed 'ROLEX OYSTER' beneath 12 o'clock • Black Arabic numeral hour markers and outer minute divisions • Subsidiary seconds register at 6 o'clock • Fitted with a tan textured leather strap with light contrast stitching • Fluted winding crown at the 3 o'clock position
- Case and External Features
- The watch features an octagonal case described as 9ct gold. The design includes a circular fluted bezel and a winding crown located at the 3 o'clock position. The timepiece is fitted to a tan leather strap. The interior of the caseback is reported to bear the inscription '9 C 25491'. This detail is based on auction house reporting.
Identification
- 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: Internal movement and inner caseback markings are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on source reporting
- Research required: Source catalog text cuts off abruptly after 'the signed silvered dial with black Arabic'