Rolex Perpetual Chronometer Reference 4134
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1943
Maker / issuer
RolexThis 1943 Rolex Perpetual Chronometer, reference 4134, is an automatic men's wristwatch housed in an 18K rose gold case measuring 37mm in diameter. The timepiece features the chronometer-rated Rolex Caliber 9 3/4 Perpetual movement, which utilizes a center oscillating weight for automatic winding.
The case is characterized by teardrop lugs and an original rose gold nipple crown, and it is noted for being one of the few automatic Rolex models of its era designed with a snap-on case back. The watch is fitted with an aged pink dial featuring applied hour markers and a subsidiary seconds sub-dial. The watch is supplied on a vintage Rolex brown crocodile leather strap with an 18K rose gold Rolex tang buckle. Production of the reference 4134 occurred in limited quantities between 1942 and 1947, and this example has recently undergone service.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Movement
- Caliber 9 3/4 Perpetual
- Reference
- 4134
- Case Material
- 18K Rose Gold
- Serial Number
- 25XXXX
- Production Period
- 1942-1947
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features an original pink dial that has undergone uniform aging. This aging appears as surface speckling across the dial. The dial layout includes applied hour markers and a subsidiary seconds display at the 6 o'clock position. The rose gold hour, minute, and sub-seconds hands are reported as original to the watch. The auction description confirms the dial is in excellent vintage condition with no notable damage, despite the non-waterproof design of the watch.
- Visible features
- • Teardrop-style lugs integrated into the rose gold case • Dial exhibits uniform speckling and aging consistent with its age • Crown positioned on the right side of the case • Sub-seconds sub-dial positioned at the 6 o'clock location
- Case and Bracelet
- The watch is encased in 18K rose gold, measuring 37mm in diameter. The design features teardrop lugs and an original rose gold nipple crown. The auction description reports that the case is in preserved condition, having undergone previous polishing while maintaining its intended 1940s design integrity. The snap-on case back is noted as a feature of the reference 4134, with the auction description stating that the back retains its original factory engravings in crisp condition. The watch is currently paired with a vintage Rolex brown crocodile leather strap, which is described as being from a later period than the watch head, and includes an 18K rose gold Rolex tang buckle.
- Movement and Performance
- Powering the reference 4134 is the chronometer-rated Caliber 9 3/4 Perpetual movement. This mechanism utilizes Rolex’s center oscillating weight system for automatic winding. The auction description reports that the watch has been recently serviced and is maintaining accurate time.
Identification
- Reference
- 4134
- Serial number
- 25XXXX
- 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 exact production year within the 1942-1947 range is not documented beyond the title date
- Research required: The strap is noted as being of a later production period than the watch itself