Rolex Oyster 'Hooded Lug' Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1934
Maker / issuer
RolexThis vintage Rolex Oyster wristwatch, dating to approximately 1934, features a solid yellow gold case with distinctive stylized hooded lugs. It is powered by a manual-winding movement housed within a three-part water-resistant Oyster case.
The dial is finished in a champagne tone with a multi-tone 'bow tie' motif, black Arabic numerals, and a railroad-style minute track on the periphery. At the 6 o'clock position, a subsidiary seconds register is integrated into the dial layout. The time is indicated by blued-steel pencil hands. Notably, the dial is signed 'C. Bucherer's' in the lower half, indicating its history as a retail piece through the C. Bucherer firm.
The watch is presented on a black leather strap and the case exhibits wear commensurate with its age.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Dating
- Circa 1934
- Minute track
- Railroad-style
- Case Material
- Solid yellow gold
- Dial Features
- Multi-tone bow tie motif
- Retailer Signature
- C. Bucherer's
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Case and Lugs
- The watch utilizes an early Rolex Oyster construction characterized by a three-part, water-resistant case. The case is constructed from solid yellow gold and is notable for its stylized hooded lugs. These lugs extend from the top and bottom of the circular case, attaching directly to the strap.
- Dial and Hands
- The dial displays a champagne-colored surface featuring a central 'bow tie' motif created by varying tones on the dial plate. The layout includes black Arabic numerals for the primary hours and a perimeter railroad track for minute indications. Time is displayed via blued-steel pencil-style hands. A dedicated subsidiary seconds register is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark, maintaining a functional aesthetic. The lower half of the dial is marked with the retailer signature 'C. Bucherer's', replacing the chronometer text often found on later models.
- Visible features
- • Hooded lugs integrated into the watch case • Black Arabic numeral hour markers on the dial • Subsidiary seconds dial at the 6 o'clock position • Blued-steel pencil-style hands
- Condition and Wear
- The auction description reports that the case displays signs of wear consistent with its age, yet retains its intended presentation. The watch relies on a manual-winding movement to function. The lug design is noted to influence how the watch sits on the wrist, providing a visual presence that exceeds its objective dimensions.
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: Exact year of manufacture is approximated as circa 1934
- Research required: No specific case or movement serial numbers provided in source