Rolex ladies' wristwatch in 585 yellow gold, 1920s
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1920s
This ladies' wristwatch from the 1920s is an example of the elegant miniaturization of watch movements by the Swiss manufacturer Rolex at the beginning of the 20th century.
The timepiece features a 585 yellow gold case measuring 23 mm in diameter and 6 mm in height, with a total weight of 13.2 grams. It is presented on a black fabric strap. The silvered dial is adorned with Arabic numerals, with the number 12 highlighted in red, and accompanied by blued, pear-shaped hands. The internal movement is a hand-wound mechanism featuring 15 jewels and is signed by Rolex. The case back bears the inscriptions "ROLEX", "0.585", and the serial number "598450".
This vintage piece reflects the design sensibilities of its era, characterized by refined proportions and sophisticated material choices typical of early luxury ladies' jewel watches. The watch is presented as a non-functional item in an aged, worn condition.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Physical characteristics
- Strap
- black fabric
- Height
- 6 mm
- Weight
- 13.2 g
- Diameter
- 23 mm
- Material
- 585 yellow gold
Technical characteristics
- Jewels
- 15
- Function
- non-running
- Movement
- hand-wound
Design
- Dial
- silvered with Arabic numerals
- Hands
- blued pear-shaped
- Markings
- inscribed ROLEX, 0.585, and 598450 on case back; movement signed ROLEX
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Rolex
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.