Rolex Art Deco 9k Gold “Railway” 1934

Rolex Art Deco 9k Gold “Railway” 1934



Rolex Art Deco 9k Gold “Railway” 1934
1934 Switzerland
DESCRIPTION
An Art Deco vintage wristwatch by Rolex dated 1934. 

Yellow gold 9ct case with stepped sides and overlaid middle panels reminiscent of the front of the Railway steam engine locomotive, hence, the colloquial reference of “the Railway” model. Marked Rolex and “RWC LTD” for the Rolex Watch Company Ltd and “25 World’s Records”. Hallmarked for Glasgow import into the United Kingdom in 1934. Snap back. 

15-Rubies (Jewels),Rolex, rectangular Ultra Prima HW movement. 

Silvered dial with black chapter, raised gold Art Deco Arabic numerals and indented subsidiary dial for seconds. Blued Steel “Feuille” hands. 

Case, movement and dial signed. 

Case Measurements: Length (lug to lug): 25mm. Width: 20mm. 

All watches are given a full thorough service. They are stripped down to their individual parts, thoroughly checked for any obvious wear and tear, cleaned, re-oiled, reassembled and regulated. The final result is that the case, dial and movement are in pristine condition. 
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DIMENSIONS
Height    25.00 mm    (0.98 inches)
Width    20.00 mm    (0.79 inches)


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