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Rolex, Perpetual, Wartime French Export, self winding, 1940s

Very heavy gold cased (18k rose gold) dress watch. Snap case back (18k rose gold), Inside stamped with French gold hallmarks. Brass movement holder. Original, silvered dial printed in black ‘Rolex Perpetual’ at ’12’. and printed ‘Officially Certified Chronometer’ at ‘6’. Black printed minute track, raised rose gilt numerals alternating with raised rose gilt stick indexes. Original rose gold crown. Original rose gilt hands.

Movement: Rolex cal.: 630

Dimensions: lug – lug: 43.5, Diam: 35, strap width: 17mm

Strap: Calf leather in style of Galuchat

Additional Info: Normally we are used to Rolex perpetual watches of that era being mounted in ‘oyster’ cases. During war time and up to the 1950s, in many countries, the import of precious metal was regulated with enormous import taxes. Consequently Rolex watches exported from Switzerland to France for example were sent as movements only and cased locally.

In some instances one can find foreign (not Swiss) Rolex markings and sometimes, as here, the case is completely anonymous and of ‘not’ Rolex style. In terms of total production numbers such Rolex watches are extremely rare.

Price: 4450 CHF