1938 Rolex Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K Gold

1938 Rolex Early Oyster Chronometer Vintage Mens Midsize Watch - 18K GoldToday's offering showcases this very fine and rare early Rolex Oyster, made while the company was building its early Oyster line. Without question one of the company's greatest contributions to horology is in the area of waterproof cases. The Rolex Oyster case birthed the idea of the modern sport watch as we know it and was a key catalyst for the initial widespread acceptance of the wristwatch. Several events worked to greatly popularize the watch:

Movement type: Zenith caliber 2562PC finished ETA 2892-2

For this watch the company used the new-at-the-time ETA 1256 ebauche

The two-tone silver dial is beautiful and much brighter than it showed up in our photos

Spots of wear to the back from the bracelet contacting it and signs of polishing

Case material: Stainless steel - the case top would original have been gold plated

It continues to keep very accurate time

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5mm wide (with guards but excluding crown)

it is full of distinctive style and masculine panache

applied gold retro indexes

Geneve Switzerland

It has 100% Rolex parts and presents in gorgeous condition - a 9