Rolex Precision Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960s
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex Precision is a manual-winding men's dress watch, attributed by the source to the 1960s. It features a 33mm diameter case constructed of 9-carat gold, paired with an integrated mesh bracelet of matching material.
The light champagne dial includes golden indices and hands, with the Rolex crown logo positioned at 12 o'clock. The watch is powered by a nickel-plated, manual-wind movement containing 17 jewels. The snap-back case is stamped with the Rolex crown. The bracelet is secured by a ladder-style clasp, which is signed and marked with hallmarks. According to the provided description, the movement is in accurate working order.
The total length of the bracelet excluding the clasp is stated to be 140 mm.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1960s
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- Rolex
- Model
- Precision
- Case diameter
- 33 mm
- Case material
- 9-carat gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland (implied by maker)
- Bracelet length
- 140 mm
- Movement jewels
- 17
- Movement plating
- Nickel
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Case and bracelet integrated mesh design • Rolex crown hallmark on the case back • Ladder-style clasp with hallmarks • Gold-colored indices and hands on champagne dial
- Case and Dial Details
- The watch features a 33mm case fashioned from 9-carat gold, characterized by a simple, formal design consistent with mid-century dress watches. The rear of the case is a snap-back type, bearing the signature Rolex crown emblem. The dial is colored in a light champagne hue, complemented by gold-toned indices and hands. The Rolex crown logo is positioned at the 12 o'clock hour marker, maintaining a minimalist aesthetic intended for formal settings.
- Bracelet and Hallmarks
- The watch is accompanied by an integrated 9-carat gold mesh bracelet. The clasp is of a ladder-style design, featuring the Rolex crown and official hallmarks confirming the metal content. The total length of the bracelet, excluding the clasp, measures approximately 140 mm. A minor imperfection, referred to as a 'flea bite', is noted on the left edge of the mesh bracelet, though reported to be largely unnoticeable when worn.
- Movement and Functionality
- The timepiece is driven by a manual-wind movement, described as nickel-plated and containing 17 jewels. The movement is reported to be in good working condition, maintaining accurate timekeeping according to the auction description. The Rolex Precision series was marketed as a standard, straightforward manual option within the manufacturer's range during the middle decades of the 20th century, specifically designed for daily or formal wear.
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: Absence of specific caliber reference number
- Research required: Unverified service history