Who wouldn’t like a solid gold Rolex pocket watch for their 21st birthday? Model reference 5405.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
From the hallmark on the inside of the case back we can accurately date this watch to being assayed in 1924, but the engraving on the case back shows a date of 1926 which is more prominent.
CONDITION
1926 was not only the 21st birthday of Leslie, to whom this watch was gifted by his Mother and Father, but as Rolex was founded in London by Hans Wilsdorf (initially as Wilsdorf & Davis) in 1905 it was coincidentally the companies 21st birthday too. This might explain why the dial is sterile – with no name – but inside the case is marked with RWC Ltd as the case makers and the case also boasts of the 7 world records that Rolex had won. The movement is also stamped for Rolex, and was adjusted for six positions ‘for all climates’ – that boast wouldn’t be allowed under current marketing rules! It is however a high quality item, with gold chantons on the gear train and a snail cam fine adjustment on the balance. The dial is faded somewhat, but the blued hands are very nice. The case is good with tight caseback hinges,and a few small dents on the case back. The watch is still running nicely and keeping good time.
This watch will be supplied with a basic presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
This watch has been checked against the Watch Register and has not been reported as lost, stolen or implicated in fraud, and a copy of that certificate will also be included.
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SIZE
Width with crown 50.7 mm (excluding bow)
Width without crown 44.4 mm
Case Thickness 8.8 mm
All sizes are approximate.
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From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.