Rolex Ref. 3608 Pocket/Pendant Watch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1967
Maker / issuer
RolexThis Rolex reference 3608 is an 18k yellow gold pocket or pendant watch, measuring 39 mm in diameter with a 10 mm profile. The watch features a round case finished with a Florentine texture on the bezel.
It is powered by the manually wound Caliber 1600 movement. The dial is silver-colored with a sunburst finish, applied gold-colored stick hour markers, and an applied Rolex coronet logo positioned at the 12 o'clock mark. A slotted opening at the 12 o'clock position allows for suspension as a pendant, while a notched winding crown is positioned at the 6 o'clock mark. The auction description reports the serial number as 155xxxx, dating the production to 1967.
The watch remains in an unpolished state with an intact protective case back sticker, and the movement has been serviced.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- 1967
- Type
- Pendant watch
- Serial
- 155xxxx
- Material
- 18k yellow gold
- Movement
- Caliber 1600
- Reference
- 3608
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Maker / attribution
- Rolex
Design
- Visible features
- • Case back features a circular green emblem with a gold-colored crown motif • Crown located at the 6 o'clock position • Florentine finish applied to the bezel surface • Silver sunburst dial lacks luminous material
- Dial and Configuration
- The silver sunburst dial is designed with minimal features, excluding luminous material. The hour markers consist of applied gold-colored sticks. A signature applied Rolex coronet is positioned at the 12 o'clock index. The hands match the markers in color and style. The dial is signed 'ROLEX GENÈVE' below the 12 o'clock coronet, with the word 'SWISS' printed at the base of the dial near the 6 o'clock marker.
- Movement and Servicing
- The timepiece is driven by the manually wound Rolex Caliber 1600. The movement is contained within the gold housing and is accessible via the case construction. According to the provided vendor information, the movement has undergone a full mechanical service by their watchmaker to ensure operational function.
- Case and Aesthetic Features
- The watch is housed in an 18k yellow gold case measuring 39 mm in diameter. The design incorporates a distinct Florentine finish on the bezel, which provides a textured appearance. The case construction includes a slotted aperture at the 12 o'clock position, intended for suspension. The winding crown is positioned at the 6 o'clock marker. The case back retains its original sticker, and the vendor reports the exterior remains unpolished, preserving the factory finish. The overall depth of the watch is 10 mm, contributing to a slender profile.
Identification
- Reference
- 3608
- Serial number
- 155xxxx
- 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: Condition of the internal movement components is not visible in photos
- Research required: Accuracy of the 1967 dating relies on the provided serial number