Several events worked to greatly popularize the watch: Sir Malcolm Campbell's land speed record attempt where he achieved a speed of 272 mpg, all done while wearing perfectly functioning Oyster. And perhaps the most well-known early event in the company's history: Mercedes Gleitz's English Channel swim wearing an Oyster. Following the historic event, Rolex took out a full-page ad in the Daily Mail introducing the Oyster.
Today's offering showcases this wonderful and rare vintage ladies Rolex Oyster made circa 1945. Beating away inside our watch is the original diminutive hand wound Rolex movement complete with Super Balance system for greater accuracy.
It presents in wonderful condition. The parts are all original down to the crown and all hands. The case presents as better than near mint. The dial is very clean. It still retains its original Oyster Patent crown that screws down well.
Our watchmaker has just freshly cleaned and oiled the high grade movement, which was originally adjusted to two positions and is also still very clean..
Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate.
- Manufacturer: Rolex
- Country of origin: Switzerland
- Serial no.: 346,292
- Year built: c. 1945
- Model: Ref. 3494
- Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds
- Designed for: Ladies
- Case material: Stainless Steel
- Case condition: Better than near mint
- Dial: Silver with luminous numbered indexes, signed Rolex, may be original or may be a very high quality refinishing done relatively shortly after production, better than near mint
- Dimensions: 18mm wide (without crown), 25mm long lug tip-to-tip
- Hands: Original, luminous batons and original seconds
- Movement type: Rolex, manually wound, 7 1/2"', rhodium plated, "fausses cotes" decoration, 17 jewels, lever escapement, Super balance balance, self compensating flat balance-spring adjusted to two positions
- Jewels: 17 rubies
- Band: Leather, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unworn
- Width between lugs: 12mm
- Crystal type: Acrylic, mint condition
- Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled.
- Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system. Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts.
- Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please email [email protected] for details.
- Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity
- Returns: 7 days full refund. 100% satisfaction guarantee
