Wrist Watch - Rolex, Switzerland, circa 1919

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Summary:: Ladies wrist watch, gold (9 ct) case, Rolex, Switzerland, no 756313.

Back is marked 'M.M.' and 'Xmas 1919'.
Description:: Gold case with blue enamel bezel. Silver dial has black arabic numerals except for a red 12.

Stem and button wound spring; lever escapement.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Miss M. Miller, 1928

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	0.8 cm (Width), 2.8 cm (Diameter)

Tagged with:	ladies watches, stem button watches, wrist watches, unicorn
Themes this item is part of:	John Askew, Clock & Watch Collector (1890-1945), Horology Collection, Science & Measurement Collection
Primary Classification:	HOROLOGY
Secondary Classification:	Watches
Tertiary Classification:	switzerland
Inscriptions:	Inside back cover is marked 'Rolex', 'W&D', '9K', '756313' and 'Swiss'. Two wheels in winding train are marked 'Dunklings' and 'Swiss Made' respectively. Dial is marked 'Dunklings, Melbourne' and 'Swiss Made'. Back is marked 'M.M.' and 'Xmas 1919'.
Manufacturer:	Rolex Watch Co Ltd, Switzerland, circa 1919
Retailer:	Dunklings The Jewellers Pty Ltd, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1919

salim salloum Posted on 25 Nov 2009 5:59 AM

hi dears
i have a rolexwatch - made 1920 - for dunklings australia - she is very good - please how much the price
tanksssssssssss

Discovery Centre Posted on 06 Dec 2009 10:00 AM

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